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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,337.82, 385,494.93 and 158,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,337.82, 385,494.93 and 158,484.20 is: 218,713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,337.82 : 385,494.93 = 158,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,337.82/385,494.93 = 158,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,337.82x = 385,494.93 × 158,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,337.82x = 61,094,853,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094,853,657.63/279,337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,713.15

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