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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,011.78, 394,696.30 and 158,687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,011.78, 394,696.30 and 158,687.08 is: 218,988.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,011.78 : 394,696.30 = 158,687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,011.78/394,696.30 = 158,687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,011.78x = 394,696.30 × 158,687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,011.78x = 62,633,203,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,633,203,333.80/286,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,988.19

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