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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,462.36, 385,711.20 and 158,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,462.36, 385,711.20 and 158,614.96 is: 218,918.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,462.36 : 385,711.20 = 158,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,462.36/385,711.20 = 158,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,462.36x = 385,711.20 × 158,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,462.36x = 61,179,566,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,179,566,559.55/279,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,918.81

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