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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,350.33, 279,491.82 and 151,590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,350.33, 279,491.82 and 151,590.06 is: 209,380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,350.33 : 279,491.82 = 151,590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,350.33/279,491.82 = 151,590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,350.33x = 279,491.82 × 151,590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,350.33x = 42,368,181,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,368,181,763.31/202,350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,380.34

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