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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,905.97, 386,256.29 and 159,031.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,905.97, 386,256.29 and 159,031.29 is: 219,455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,905.97 : 386,256.29 = 159,031.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,905.97/386,256.29 = 159,031.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,905.97x = 386,256.29 × 159,031.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,905.97x = 61,426,835,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,426,835,274.16/279,905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,455.25

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