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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,555.96, 385,783.41 and 158,696.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,555.96, 385,783.41 and 158,696.19 is: 218,998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,555.96 : 385,783.41 = 158,696.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,555.96/385,783.41 = 158,696.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,555.96x = 385,783.41 × 158,696.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,555.96x = 61,222,357,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,222,357,332.21/279,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,998.58

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