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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,179.24, 394,924.42 and 158,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,179.24, 394,924.42 and 158,851.56 is: 219,213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,179.24 : 394,924.42 = 158,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,179.24/394,924.42 = 158,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,179.24x = 394,924.42 × 158,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,179.24x = 62,734,360,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,734,360,199.10/286,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,213.53

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