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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,408.88, 385,592.51 and 197,882.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,408.88, 385,592.51 and 197,882.99 is: 273,084.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,408.88 : 385,592.51 = 197,882.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,408.88/385,592.51 = 197,882.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,408.88x = 385,592.51 × 197,882.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,408.88x = 76,302,198,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,302,198,800.40/279,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,084.37

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