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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,344.76, 385,504.52 and 158,491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,344.76, 385,504.52 and 158,491.14 is: 218,722.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,344.76 : 385,504.52 = 158,491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,344.76/385,504.52 = 158,491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,344.76x = 385,504.52 × 158,491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,344.76x = 61,099,050,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,099,050,057.50/279,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,722.74

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