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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,180.12, 394,946.46 and 158,857.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,180.12, 394,946.46 and 158,857.84 is: 219,233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,180.12 : 394,946.46 = 158,857.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,180.12/394,946.46 = 158,857.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,180.12x = 394,946.46 × 158,857.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,180.12x = 62,740,341,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,740,341,551.25/286,180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,233.75

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