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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,211.80, 394,952.46 and 158,877.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,211.80, 394,952.46 and 158,877.40 is: 219,239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,211.80 : 394,952.46 = 158,877.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,211.80/394,952.46 = 158,877.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,211.80x = 394,952.46 × 158,877.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,211.80x = 62,749,019,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,749,019,968.40/286,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,239.81

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