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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,257.90, 395,048.24 and 158,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,257.90, 395,048.24 and 158,933.50 is: 219,335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,257.90 : 395,048.24 = 158,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,257.90/395,048.24 = 158,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,257.90x = 395,048.24 × 158,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,257.90x = 62,786,399,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,786,399,452.04/286,257.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,335.08

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