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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,251.16, 385,362.36 and 151,923.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,251.16, 385,362.36 and 151,923.84 is: 209,652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,251.16 : 385,362.36 = 151,923.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,251.16/385,362.36 = 151,923.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,251.16x = 385,362.36 × 151,923.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,251.16x = 58,545,729,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,545,729,522.66/279,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,652.59

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