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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,008.59, 394,691.92 and 158,683.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,008.59, 394,691.92 and 158,683.88 is: 218,983.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,008.59 : 394,691.92 = 158,683.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,008.59/394,691.92 = 158,683.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,008.59x = 394,691.92 × 158,683.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,008.59x = 62,631,245,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,631,245,860.27/286,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,983.79

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