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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,182.74, 394,912.42 and 158,848.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,182.74, 394,912.42 and 158,848.31 is: 219,199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,182.74 : 394,912.42 = 158,848.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,182.74/394,912.42 = 158,848.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,182.74x = 394,912.42 × 158,848.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,182.74x = 62,731,171,105.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,731,171,105.17/286,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,199.70

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