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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,184.12, 385,342.51 and 158,396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,184.12, 385,342.51 and 158,396.11 is: 218,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,184.12 : 385,342.51 = 158,396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,184.12/385,342.51 = 158,396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,184.12x = 385,342.51 × 158,396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,184.12x = 61,036,754,601.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,036,754,601.64/279,184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,625.45

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