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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,009.78, 385,016.27 and 156,495.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,009.78, 385,016.27 and 156,495.41 is: 215,954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,009.78 : 385,016.27 = 156,495.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,009.78/385,016.27 = 156,495.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,009.78x = 385,016.27 × 156,495.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,009.78x = 60,253,279,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,253,279,030.32/279,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,954.00

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