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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,143.22, 385,216.56 and 151,820.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,143.22, 385,216.56 and 151,820.94 is: 209,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,143.22 : 385,216.56 = 151,820.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,143.22/385,216.56 = 151,820.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,143.22x = 385,216.56 × 151,820.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,143.22x = 58,483,940,242.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,483,940,242.77/279,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,512.31

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