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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,237.06, 385,335.81 and 151,913.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,237.06, 385,335.81 and 151,913.16 is: 209,634.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,237.06 : 385,335.81 = 151,913.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,237.06/385,335.81 = 151,913.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,237.06x = 385,335.81 × 151,913.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,237.06x = 58,537,580,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,537,580,558.26/279,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,634.00

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