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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,343.48, 385,502.74 and 158,489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,343.48, 385,502.74 and 158,489.86 is: 218,720.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,343.48 : 385,502.74 = 158,489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,343.48/385,502.74 = 158,489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,343.48x = 385,502.74 × 158,489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,343.48x = 61,098,275,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,098,275,292.22/279,343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,720.96

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