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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,445.34, 385,687.71 and 158,597.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,445.34, 385,687.71 and 158,597.95 is: 218,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,445.34 : 385,687.71 = 158,597.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,445.34/385,687.71 = 158,597.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,445.34x = 385,687.71 × 158,597.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,445.34x = 61,169,278,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,169,278,217.76/279,445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,895.33

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