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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,464.36, 385,713.96 and 158,616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,464.36, 385,713.96 and 158,616.96 is: 218,921.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,464.36 : 385,713.96 = 158,616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,464.36/385,713.96 = 158,616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,464.36x = 385,713.96 × 158,616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,464.36x = 61,180,775,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,180,775,764.76/279,464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,921.57

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