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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,877.23, 386,240.99 and 159,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,877.23, 386,240.99 and 159,039 is: 219,479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,877.23 : 386,240.99 = 159,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,877.23/386,240.99 = 159,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,877.23x = 386,240.99 × 159,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,877.23x = 61,427,380,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427,380,013.42/279,877.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,479.73

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