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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,172.67, 394,898.51 and 158,838.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,172.67, 394,898.51 and 158,838.24 is: 219,185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,172.67 : 394,898.51 = 158,838.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,172.67/394,898.51 = 158,838.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,172.67x = 394,898.51 × 158,838.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,172.67x = 62,724,983,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,724,983,512.83/286,172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,185.79

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