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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,457, 385,679.82 and 158,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,457, 385,679.82 and 158,630.92 is: 218,927.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,457 : 385,679.82 = 158,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,457/385,679.82 = 158,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,457x = 385,679.82 × 158,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,457x = 61,180,744,672.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,180,744,672.03/279,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,927.22

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