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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,355.82, 385,519.77 and 158,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,355.82, 385,519.77 and 158,502.20 is: 218,737.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,355.82 : 385,519.77 = 158,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,355.82/385,519.77 = 158,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,355.82x = 385,519.77 × 158,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,355.82x = 61,105,729,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,105,729,760.90/279,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,737.99

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