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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,231, 385,309.62 and 158,333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,231, 385,309.62 and 158,333.64 is: 218,483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,231 : 385,309.62 = 158,333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,231/385,309.62 = 158,333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,231x = 385,309.62 × 158,333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,231x = 61,007,474,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,007,474,661.62/279,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,483.89

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