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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,248.72, 385,351.83 and 151,924.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,248.72, 385,351.83 and 151,924.41 is: 209,649.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,248.72 : 385,351.83 = 151,924.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,248.72/385,351.83 = 151,924.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,248.72x = 385,351.83 × 151,924.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,248.72x = 58,544,349,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,544,349,415.17/279,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,649.49

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