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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,096.86, 385,163.82 and 159,887.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,096.86, 385,163.82 and 159,887.90 is: 220,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,096.86 : 385,163.82 = 159,887.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,096.86/385,163.82 = 159,887.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,096.86x = 385,163.82 × 159,887.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,096.86x = 61,583,032,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,583,032,409.96/279,096.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,651.12

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