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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,080.41, 394,794.53 and 158,767.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,080.41, 394,794.53 and 158,767.85 is: 219,101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,080.41 : 394,794.53 = 158,767.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,080.41/394,794.53 = 158,767.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,080.41x = 394,794.53 × 158,767.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,080.41x = 62,680,677,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,680,677,926.02/286,080.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,101.61

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