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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,869.48, 386,230.32 and 159,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,869.48, 386,230.32 and 159,031.28 is: 219,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,869.48 : 386,230.32 = 159,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,869.48/386,230.32 = 159,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,869.48x = 386,230.32 × 159,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,869.48x = 61,422,702,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,422,702,164.41/279,869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,469.10

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