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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,111.63, 394,840.54 and 158,795.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,111.63, 394,840.54 and 158,795.43 is: 219,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,111.63 : 394,840.54 = 158,795.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,111.63/394,840.54 = 158,795.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,111.63x = 394,840.54 × 158,795.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,111.63x = 62,698,873,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,698,873,330.73/286,111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,141.30

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