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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,089.73, 385,153.97 and 159,880.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,089.73, 385,153.97 and 159,880.77 is: 220,641.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,089.73 : 385,153.97 = 159,880.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,089.73/385,153.97 = 159,880.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,089.73x = 385,153.97 × 159,880.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,089.73x = 61,578,712,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,578,712,492.75/279,089.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,641.27

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