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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,197.36, 385,207.08 and 158,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,197.36, 385,207.08 and 158,332.40 is: 218,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,197.36 : 385,207.08 = 158,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,197.36/385,207.08 = 158,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,197.36x = 385,207.08 × 158,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,197.36x = 60,990,761,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,990,761,473.39/279,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,450.35

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