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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,162.68, 385,225.53 and 151,835.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,162.68, 385,225.53 and 151,835.54 is: 209,522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,162.68 : 385,225.53 = 151,835.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,162.68/385,225.53 = 151,835.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,162.68x = 385,225.53 × 151,835.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,162.68x = 58,490,924,443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,490,924,443.21/279,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,522.73

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