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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,068.58, 385,106.58 and 158,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,068.58, 385,106.58 and 158,221.08 is: 218,340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,068.58 : 385,106.58 = 158,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,068.58/385,106.58 = 158,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,068.58x = 385,106.58 × 158,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,068.58x = 60,931,979,002.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,931,979,002.71/279,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,340.52

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