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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,519.76, 385,717.76 and 158,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,519.76, 385,717.76 and 158,663.52 is: 218,944.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,519.76 : 385,717.76 = 158,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,519.76/385,717.76 = 158,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,519.76x = 385,717.76 × 158,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,519.76x = 61,199,337,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,199,337,528.12/279,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,944.58

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