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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,263.76, 385,393.59 and 151,944.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,263.76, 385,393.59 and 151,944.18 is: 209,688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,263.76 : 385,393.59 = 151,944.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,263.76/385,393.59 = 151,944.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,263.76x = 385,393.59 × 151,944.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,263.76x = 58,558,313,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,558,313,009.81/279,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,688.19

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