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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,031.68, 385,062.84 and 151,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,031.68, 385,062.84 and 151,707.60 is: 209,356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,031.68 : 385,062.84 = 151,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,031.68/385,062.84 = 151,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,031.68x = 385,062.84 × 151,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,031.68x = 58,416,959,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,416,959,305.58/279,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,356.01

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