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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,045.70, 385,078.53 and 151,724.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,045.70, 385,078.53 and 151,724.50 is: 209,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,045.70 : 385,078.53 = 151,724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,045.70/385,078.53 = 151,724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,045.70x = 385,078.53 × 151,724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,045.70x = 58,425,847,424.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,425,847,424.99/279,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,377.34

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