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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,975.06, 386,355.96 and 159,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,975.06, 386,355.96 and 159,114.24 is: 219,572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,975.06 : 386,355.96 = 159,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,975.06/386,355.96 = 159,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,975.06x = 386,355.96 × 159,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,975.06x = 61,474,734,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474,734,944.87/279,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,572.18

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