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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,182.37, 385,340.10 and 158,394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,182.37, 385,340.10 and 158,394.36 is: 218,623.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,182.37 : 385,340.10 = 158,394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,182.37/385,340.10 = 158,394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,182.37x = 385,340.10 × 158,394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,182.37x = 61,035,695,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,035,695,803.16/279,182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,623.03

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