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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,465.18, 385,611.17 and 158,611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,465.18, 385,611.17 and 158,611.56 is: 218,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,465.18 : 385,611.17 = 158,611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,465.18/385,611.17 = 158,611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,465.18x = 385,611.17 × 158,611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,465.18x = 61,162,388,434.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,162,388,434.07/279,465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,855.13

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