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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,612.36, 385,874.73 and 158,749.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,612.36, 385,874.73 and 158,749.65 is: 219,080.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,612.36 : 385,874.73 = 158,749.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,612.36/385,874.73 = 158,749.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,612.36x = 385,874.73 × 158,749.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,612.36x = 61,257,478,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,257,478,331.34/279,612.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,080.01

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