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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,875.81, 386,228.73 and 159,017.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,875.81, 386,228.73 and 159,017.26 is: 219,443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,875.81 : 386,228.73 = 159,017.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,875.81/386,228.73 = 159,017.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,875.81x = 386,228.73 × 159,017.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,875.81x = 61,417,034,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,417,034,377.88/279,875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,443.88

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