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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,247.51, 385,363.26 and 151,924.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,247.51, 385,363.26 and 151,924.02 is: 209,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,247.51 : 385,363.26 = 151,924.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,247.51/385,363.26 = 151,924.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,247.51x = 385,363.26 × 151,924.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,247.51x = 58,545,934,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,545,934,174.39/279,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,656.06

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