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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,229.96, 385,335.48 and 151,906.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,229.96, 385,335.48 and 151,906.04 is: 209,629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,229.96 : 385,335.48 = 151,906.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,229.96/385,335.48 = 151,906.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,229.96x = 385,335.48 × 151,906.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,229.96x = 58,534,786,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,534,786,838.30/279,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,629.32

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