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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,904.53, 386,253.72 and 159,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,904.53, 386,253.72 and 159,029.04 is: 219,451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,904.53 : 386,253.72 = 159,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,904.53/386,253.72 = 159,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,904.53x = 386,253.72 × 159,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,904.53x = 61,425,558,288.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,425,558,288.03/279,904.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,451.82

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