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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,006.82, 385,033.80 and 151,682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,006.82, 385,033.80 and 151,682.92 is: 209,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,006.82 : 385,033.80 = 151,682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,006.82/385,033.80 = 151,682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,006.82x = 385,033.80 × 151,682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,006.82x = 58,403,051,082.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,403,051,082.70/279,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,324.82

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