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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,043.22, 394,738.38 and 158,718.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,043.22, 394,738.38 and 158,718.51 is: 219,030.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,043.22 : 394,738.38 = 158,718.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,043.22/394,738.38 = 158,718.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,043.22x = 394,738.38 × 158,718.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,043.22x = 62,652,287,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,652,287,513.41/286,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,030.84

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