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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,270.69, 385,382.03 and 151,946.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,270.69, 385,382.03 and 151,946.79 is: 209,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,270.69 : 385,382.03 = 151,946.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,270.69/385,382.03 = 151,946.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,270.69x = 385,382.03 × 151,946.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,270.69x = 58,557,562,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,557,562,382.18/279,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,680.30

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