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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,019.69, 385,049.90 and 151,698.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,019.69, 385,049.90 and 151,698.02 is: 209,344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,019.69 : 385,049.90 = 151,698.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,019.69/385,049.90 = 151,698.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,019.69x = 385,049.90 × 151,698.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,019.69x = 58,411,305,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,411,305,885.19/279,019.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,344.75

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