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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,347.57, 385,508.34 and 158,493.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,347.57, 385,508.34 and 158,493.95 is: 218,726.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,347.57 : 385,508.34 = 158,493.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,347.57/385,508.34 = 158,493.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,347.57x = 385,508.34 × 158,493.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,347.57x = 61,100,737,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,100,737,637.00/279,347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,726.58

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