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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,211.07, 385,310.98 and 151,886.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,211.07, 385,310.98 and 151,886.36 is: 209,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,211.07 : 385,310.98 = 151,886.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,211.07/385,310.98 = 151,886.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,211.07x = 385,310.98 × 151,886.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,211.07x = 58,523,482,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,523,482,220.23/279,211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,603.02

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