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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,017.96, 385,042.88 and 151,693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,017.96, 385,042.88 and 151,693.55 is: 209,336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,017.96 : 385,042.88 = 151,693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,017.96/385,042.88 = 151,693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,017.96x = 385,042.88 × 151,693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,017.96x = 58,408,521,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,408,521,267.35/279,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,336.07

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