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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,121.26, 385,179.11 and 158,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,121.26, 385,179.11 and 158,273.58 is: 218,412.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,121.26 : 385,179.11 = 158,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,121.26/385,179.11 = 158,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,121.26x = 385,179.11 × 158,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,121.26x = 60,963,678,817.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,963,678,817.78/279,121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,412.88

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