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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,481.77, 385,652.67 and 158,598.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,481.77, 385,652.67 and 158,598.99 is: 218,848.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,481.77 : 385,652.67 = 158,598.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,481.77/385,652.67 = 158,598.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,481.77x = 385,652.67 × 158,598.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,481.77x = 61,164,123,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,164,123,952.80/279,481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,848.35

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