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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,263.44, 385,385.16 and 151,939.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,263.44, 385,385.16 and 151,939.90 is: 209,677.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,263.44 : 385,385.16 = 151,939.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,263.44/385,385.16 = 151,939.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,263.44x = 385,385.16 × 151,939.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,263.44x = 58,555,382,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,555,382,671.88/279,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,677.94

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