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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,773.87, 386,075.85 and 158,914.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,773.87, 386,075.85 and 158,914.79 is: 219,295.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,773.87 : 386,075.85 = 158,914.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,773.87/386,075.85 = 158,914.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,773.87x = 386,075.85 × 158,914.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,773.87x = 61,353,162,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,353,162,626.82/279,773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,295.54

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