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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,047.27, 385,082.52 and 151,722.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,047.27, 385,082.52 and 151,722.87 is: 209,376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,047.27 : 385,082.52 = 151,722.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,047.27/385,082.52 = 151,722.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,047.27x = 385,082.52 × 151,722.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,047.27x = 58,425,825,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,425,825,121.23/279,047.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,376.09

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