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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,211.78, 394,956.82 and 158,879.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,211.78, 394,956.82 and 158,879.18 is: 219,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,211.78 : 394,956.82 = 158,879.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,211.78/394,956.82 = 158,879.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,211.78x = 394,956.82 × 158,879.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,211.78x = 62,750,415,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,750,415,697.01/286,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,244.70

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