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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,213.64, 385,227.78 and 158,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,213.64, 385,227.78 and 158,345.44 is: 218,467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,213.64 : 385,227.78 = 158,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,213.64/385,227.78 = 158,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,213.64x = 385,227.78 × 158,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,213.64x = 60,999,062,324.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,999,062,324.32/279,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,467.34

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