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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,530.01, 385,757.73 and 158,659.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,530.01, 385,757.73 and 158,659.99 is: 218,954.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,530.01 : 385,757.73 = 158,659.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,530.01/385,757.73 = 158,659.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,530.01x = 385,757.73 × 158,659.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,530.01x = 61,204,316,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,204,316,619.83/279,530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,954.37

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