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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,580.29, 385,807.10 and 158,705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,580.29, 385,807.10 and 158,705.42 is: 219,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,580.29 : 385,807.10 = 158,705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,580.29/385,807.10 = 158,705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,580.29x = 385,807.10 × 158,705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,580.29x = 61,229,675,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,229,675,121.92/279,580.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,005.69

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