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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,407.88, 385,591.13 and 197,881.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,407.88, 385,591.13 and 197,881.99 is: 273,082.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,407.88 : 385,591.13 = 197,881.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,407.88/385,591.13 = 197,881.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,407.88x = 385,591.13 × 197,881.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,407.88x = 76,301,538,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,301,538,177.36/279,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,082.99

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