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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,277.47, 385,405.29 and 158,418.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,277.47, 385,405.29 and 158,418.99 is: 218,619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,277.47 : 385,405.29 = 158,418.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,277.47/385,405.29 = 158,418.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,277.47x = 385,405.29 × 158,418.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,277.47x = 61,055,516,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,055,516,782.46/279,277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,619.56

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