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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,145.57, 385,222.71 and 151,822.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,145.57, 385,222.71 and 151,822.09 is: 209,515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,145.57 : 385,222.71 = 151,822.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,145.57/385,222.71 = 151,822.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,145.57x = 385,222.71 × 151,822.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,145.57x = 58,485,316,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,485,316,947.66/279,145.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,515.48

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