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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,832.14, 386,178.77 and 158,993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,832.14, 386,178.77 and 158,993.91 is: 219,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,832.14 : 386,178.77 = 158,993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,832.14/386,178.77 = 158,993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,832.14x = 386,178.77 × 158,993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,832.14x = 61,400,072,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,400,072,998.78/279,832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,417.52

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