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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,207.36, 385,294.86 and 151,883.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,207.36, 385,294.86 and 151,883.10 is: 209,592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,207.36 : 385,294.86 = 151,883.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,207.36/385,294.86 = 151,883.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,207.36x = 385,294.86 × 151,883.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,207.36x = 58,519,777,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,519,777,750.87/279,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,592.53

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