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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,059.14, 394,780.06 and 158,734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,059.14, 394,780.06 and 158,734.74 is: 219,064.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,059.14 : 394,780.06 = 158,734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,059.14/394,780.06 = 158,734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,059.14x = 394,780.06 × 158,734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,059.14x = 62,665,308,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,665,308,550.76/286,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,064.17

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