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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,048.70, 385,076.59 and 151,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,048.70, 385,076.59 and 151,724.40 is: 209,373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,048.70 : 385,076.59 = 151,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,048.70/385,076.59 = 151,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,048.70x = 385,076.59 × 151,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,048.70x = 58,425,514,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,425,514,571.80/279,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,373.90

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