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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,516.13, 385,736.94 and 158,661.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,516.13, 385,736.94 and 158,661.15 is: 218,955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,516.13 : 385,736.94 = 158,661.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,516.13/385,736.94 = 158,661.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,516.13x = 385,736.94 × 158,661.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,516.13x = 61,201,466,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,201,466,497.88/279,516.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,955.04

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