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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,237.81, 385,336.85 and 151,913.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,237.81, 385,336.85 and 151,913.91 is: 209,635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,237.81 : 385,336.85 = 151,913.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,237.81/385,336.85 = 151,913.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,237.81x = 385,336.85 × 151,913.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,237.81x = 58,538,026,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,538,026,791.01/279,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,635.03

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