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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,336.83, 385,493.57 and 158,483.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,336.83, 385,493.57 and 158,483.21 is: 218,711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,336.83 : 385,493.57 = 158,483.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,336.83/385,493.57 = 158,483.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,336.83x = 385,493.57 × 158,483.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,336.83x = 61,094,258,407.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094,258,407.96/279,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,711.79

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