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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,998.46, 394,660.71 and 158,666.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,998.46, 394,660.71 and 158,666.46 is: 218,950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,998.46 : 394,660.71 = 158,666.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,998.46/394,660.71 = 158,666.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,998.46x = 394,660.71 × 158,666.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,998.46x = 62,619,417,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,619,417,756.79/285,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,950.19

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