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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,088.69, 385,145.13 and 151,767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,088.69, 385,145.13 and 151,767.04 is: 209,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,088.69 : 385,145.13 = 151,767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,088.69/385,145.13 = 151,767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,088.69x = 385,145.13 × 151,767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,088.69x = 58,452,336,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,452,336,350.52/279,088.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,440.00

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