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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,493.74, 385,681.91 and 158,637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,493.74, 385,681.91 and 158,637.49 is: 218,908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,493.74 : 385,681.91 = 158,637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,493.74/385,681.91 = 158,637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,493.74x = 385,681.91 × 158,637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,493.74x = 61,183,608,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,183,608,383.41/279,493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,908.69

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