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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,842.39, 386,192.93 and 159,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,842.39, 386,192.93 and 159,004.14 is: 219,431.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,842.39 : 386,192.93 = 159,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,842.39/386,192.93 = 159,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,842.39x = 386,192.93 × 159,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,842.39x = 61,406,274,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,406,274,708.73/279,842.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,431.64

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