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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,007.28, 385,032.48 and 151,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,007.28, 385,032.48 and 151,682.96 is: 209,323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,007.28 : 385,032.48 = 151,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,007.28/385,032.48 = 151,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,007.28x = 385,032.48 × 151,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,007.28x = 58,402,866,262.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,402,866,262.54/279,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,323.81

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