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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,245.19, 395,002.94 and 158,912.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,245.19, 395,002.94 and 158,912.58 is: 219,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,245.19 : 395,002.94 = 158,912.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,245.19/395,002.94 = 158,912.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,245.19x = 395,002.94 × 158,912.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,245.19x = 62,770,935,214.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,770,935,214.73/286,245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,290.80

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