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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,092.23, 385,157.42 and 159,883.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,092.23, 385,157.42 and 159,883.27 is: 220,644.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,092.23 : 385,157.42 = 159,883.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,092.23/385,157.42 = 159,883.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,092.23x = 385,157.42 × 159,883.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,092.23x = 61,580,227,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,580,227,774.36/279,092.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,644.72

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