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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,674.56, 385,941.27 and 158,813.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,674.56, 385,941.27 and 158,813.65 is: 219,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,674.56 : 385,941.27 = 158,813.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,674.56/385,941.27 = 158,813.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,674.56x = 385,941.27 × 158,813.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,674.56x = 61,292,741,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,292,741,774.34/279,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,157.37

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