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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,141.72, 385,214.50 and 151,819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,141.72, 385,214.50 and 151,819.44 is: 209,510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,141.72 : 385,214.50 = 151,819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,141.72/385,214.50 = 151,819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,141.72x = 385,214.50 × 151,819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,141.72x = 58,483,049,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,483,049,669.88/279,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,510.24

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