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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,035.22, 385,084.35 and 151,708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,035.22, 385,084.35 and 151,708.08 is: 209,365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,035.22 : 385,084.35 = 151,708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,035.22/385,084.35 = 151,708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,035.22x = 385,084.35 × 151,708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,035.22x = 58,420,407,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,420,407,376.55/279,035.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,365.71

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