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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,005.13, 385,010.73 and 151,679.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,005.13, 385,010.73 and 151,679.61 is: 209,308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,005.13 : 385,010.73 = 151,679.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,005.13/385,010.73 = 151,679.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,005.13x = 385,010.73 × 151,679.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,005.13x = 58,398,277,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,398,277,372.22/279,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,308.97

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