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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,138.83, 385,200.46 and 151,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,138.83, 385,200.46 and 151,814.52 is: 209,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,138.83 : 385,200.46 = 151,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,138.83/385,200.46 = 151,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,138.83x = 385,200.46 × 151,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,138.83x = 58,479,023,128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,479,023,128.45/279,138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,497.99

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