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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,251.88, 385,365.84 and 151,928.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,251.88, 385,365.84 and 151,928.04 is: 209,659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,251.88 : 385,365.84 = 151,928.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,251.88/385,365.84 = 151,928.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,251.88x = 385,365.84 × 151,928.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,251.88x = 58,547,876,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,547,876,754.15/279,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,659.74

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