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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,954.63, 386,347.73 and 159,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,954.63, 386,347.73 and 159,116.40 is: 219,586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,954.63 : 386,347.73 = 159,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,954.63/386,347.73 = 159,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,954.63x = 386,347.73 × 159,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,954.63x = 61,474,259,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474,259,150.19/279,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,586.51

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