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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,908.58, 386,259.87 and 159,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,908.58, 386,259.87 and 159,033.90 is: 219,458.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,908.58 : 386,259.87 = 159,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,908.58/386,259.87 = 159,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,908.58x = 386,259.87 × 159,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,908.58x = 61,428,413,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428,413,539.59/279,908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,458.84

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