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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,876.51, 386,229.68 and 159,017.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,876.51, 386,229.68 and 159,017.95 is: 219,444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,876.51 : 386,229.68 = 159,017.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,876.51/386,229.68 = 159,017.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,876.51x = 386,229.68 × 159,017.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,876.51x = 61,417,452,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,417,452,823.09/279,876.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,444.83

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