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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,998.64, 394,672.87 and 158,671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,998.64, 394,672.87 and 158,671.50 is: 218,963.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,998.64 : 394,672.87 = 158,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,998.64/394,672.87 = 158,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,998.64x = 394,672.87 × 158,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,998.64x = 62,623,333,525.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,623,333,525.48/285,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,963.75

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