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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,253.56, 385,358.68 and 151,929.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,253.56, 385,358.68 and 151,929.68 is: 209,656.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,253.56 : 385,358.68 = 151,929.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,253.56/385,358.68 = 151,929.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,253.56x = 385,358.68 × 151,929.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,253.56x = 58,547,420,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,547,420,937.62/279,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,656.85

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