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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,034.14, 394,727.10 and 158,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,034.14, 394,727.10 and 158,710.66 is: 219,020.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,034.14 : 394,727.10 = 158,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,034.14/394,727.10 = 158,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,034.14x = 394,727.10 × 158,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,034.14x = 62,647,398,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,647,398,560.89/286,034.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,020.70

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