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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,720.81, 386,007.26 and 158,867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,720.81, 386,007.26 and 158,867.19 is: 219,232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,720.81 : 386,007.26 = 158,867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,720.81/386,007.26 = 158,867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,720.81x = 386,007.26 × 158,867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,720.81x = 61,323,887,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,323,887,921.46/279,720.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,232.48

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