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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,266.44, 385,389.30 and 151,942.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,266.44, 385,389.30 and 151,942.90 is: 209,682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,266.44 : 385,389.30 = 151,942.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,266.44/385,389.30 = 151,942.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,266.44x = 385,389.30 × 151,942.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,266.44x = 58,557,167,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,557,167,870.97/279,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,682.08

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