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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,186.81, 394,918.03 and 158,852.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,186.81, 394,918.03 and 158,852.38 is: 219,205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,186.81 : 394,918.03 = 158,852.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,186.81/394,918.03 = 158,852.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,186.81x = 394,918.03 × 158,852.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,186.81x = 62,733,668,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,733,668,970.41/286,186.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,205.31

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