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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,353.44, 385,516.49 and 158,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,353.44, 385,516.49 and 158,499.82 is: 218,734.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,353.44 : 385,516.49 = 158,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,353.44/385,516.49 = 158,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,353.44x = 385,516.49 × 158,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,353.44x = 61,104,294,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,104,294,272.03/279,353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,734.71

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