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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,002.52, 385,015.14 and 151,674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,002.52, 385,015.14 and 151,674.84 is: 209,306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,002.52 : 385,015.14 = 151,674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,002.52/385,015.14 = 151,674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,002.52x = 385,015.14 × 151,674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,002.52x = 58,397,109,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,397,109,757.08/279,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,306.75

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