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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,656.92, 385,913.26 and 158,782.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,656.92, 385,913.26 and 158,782.35 is: 219,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,656.92 : 385,913.26 = 158,782.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,656.92/385,913.26 = 158,782.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,656.92x = 385,913.26 × 158,782.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,656.92x = 61,276,214,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,276,214,318.96/279,656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,112.10

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