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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,710.69, 386,001.26 and 158,851.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,710.69, 386,001.26 and 158,851.96 is: 219,215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,710.69 : 386,001.26 = 158,851.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,710.69/386,001.26 = 158,851.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,710.69x = 386,001.26 × 158,851.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,710.69x = 61,317,055,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,317,055,549.90/279,710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,215.99

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