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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,011.70, 385,031.58 and 151,690.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,011.70, 385,031.58 and 151,690.50 is: 209,330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,011.70 : 385,031.58 = 151,690.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,011.70/385,031.58 = 151,690.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,011.70x = 385,031.58 × 151,690.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,011.70x = 58,405,632,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,405,632,885.99/279,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,330.41

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