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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,353.33, 279,495.96 and 151,593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,353.33, 279,495.96 and 151,593.06 is: 209,384.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,353.33 : 279,495.96 = 151,593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,353.33/279,495.96 = 151,593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,353.33x = 279,495.96 × 151,593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,353.33x = 42,369,647,834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,369,647,834.04/202,353.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,384.49

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