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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,166.31, 394,889.74 and 158,831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,166.31, 394,889.74 and 158,831.88 is: 219,177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,166.31 : 394,889.74 = 158,831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,166.31/394,889.74 = 158,831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,166.31x = 394,889.74 × 158,831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,166.31x = 62,721,079,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,721,079,796.91/286,166.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,177.02

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