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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,013.68, 385,037.64 and 151,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,013.68, 385,037.64 and 151,688.88 is: 209,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,013.68 : 385,037.64 = 151,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,013.68/385,037.64 = 151,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,013.68x = 385,037.64 × 151,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,013.68x = 58,405,928,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,405,928,369.44/279,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,329.98

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