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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,262.44, 385,386.11 and 151,938.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,262.44, 385,386.11 and 151,938.13 is: 209,676.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,262.44 : 385,386.11 = 151,938.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,262.44/385,386.11 = 151,938.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,262.44x = 385,386.11 × 151,938.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,262.44x = 58,554,844,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,554,844,881.37/279,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,676.76

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