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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,892.28, 386,236.76 and 159,016.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,892.28, 386,236.76 and 159,016.79 is: 219,434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,892.28 : 386,236.76 = 159,016.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,892.28/386,236.76 = 159,016.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,892.28x = 386,236.76 × 159,016.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,892.28x = 61,418,128,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,418,128,221.56/279,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,434.88

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