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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,323.43, 385,437.02 and 158,426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,323.43, 385,437.02 and 158,426.07 is: 218,611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,323.43 : 385,437.02 = 158,426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,323.43/385,437.02 = 158,426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,323.43x = 385,437.02 × 158,426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,323.43x = 61,063,271,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,063,271,518.98/279,323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,611.35

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