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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,281.88, 379,816.44 and 158,966.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,281.88, 379,816.44 and 158,966.84 is: 219,332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,281.88 : 379,816.44 = 158,966.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,281.88/379,816.44 = 158,966.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,281.88x = 379,816.44 × 158,966.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,281.88x = 60,378,219,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,378,219,246.85/275,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,332.34

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