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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,547.44, 385,781.74 and 158,677.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,547.44, 385,781.74 and 158,677.34 is: 218,978.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,547.44 : 385,781.74 = 158,677.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,547.44/385,781.74 = 158,677.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,547.44x = 385,781.74 × 158,677.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,547.44x = 61,214,820,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,214,820,323.77/279,547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,978.29

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