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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,483.62, 385,667.93 and 158,627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,483.62, 385,667.93 and 158,627.36 is: 218,894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,483.62 : 385,667.93 = 158,627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,483.62/385,667.93 = 158,627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,483.62x = 385,667.93 × 158,627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,483.62x = 61,177,486,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,177,486,933.30/279,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,894.72

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