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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,213.82, 394,955.28 and 158,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,213.82, 394,955.28 and 158,879.36 is: 219,242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,213.82 : 394,955.28 = 158,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,213.82/394,955.28 = 158,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,213.82x = 394,955.28 × 158,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,213.82x = 62,750,242,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,750,242,115.02/286,213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,242.53

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