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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,590.62, 385,845.98 and 158,743.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,590.62, 385,845.98 and 158,743.15 is: 219,071.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,590.62 : 385,845.98 = 158,743.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,590.62/385,845.98 = 158,743.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,590.62x = 385,845.98 × 158,743.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,590.62x = 61,250,405,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,250,405,486.32/279,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,071.75

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