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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,610.79, 385,849.11 and 158,736.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,610.79, 385,849.11 and 158,736.21 is: 219,048.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,610.79 : 385,849.11 = 158,736.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,610.79/385,849.11 = 158,736.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,610.79x = 385,849.11 × 158,736.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,610.79x = 61,248,225,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248,225,353.27/279,610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,048.15

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