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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,517.06, 385,849.46 and 211,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,517.06, 385,849.46 and 211,553 is: 292,030.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,517.06 : 385,849.46 = 211,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,517.06/385,849.46 = 211,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,517.06x = 385,849.46 × 211,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,517.06x = 81,627,610,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,627,610,811.38/279,517.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,030.87

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