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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,144.28, 385,218.03 and 151,822.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,144.28, 385,218.03 and 151,822.00 is: 209,513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,144.28 : 385,218.03 = 151,822.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,144.28/385,218.03 = 151,822.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,144.28x = 385,218.03 × 151,822.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,144.28x = 58,484,571,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,484,571,356.95/279,144.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,513.78

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