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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,272.22, 385,384.15 and 151,948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,272.22, 385,384.15 and 151,948.32 is: 209,682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,272.22 : 385,384.15 = 151,948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,272.22/385,384.15 = 151,948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,272.22x = 385,384.15 × 151,948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,272.22x = 58,558,472,037.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,558,472,037.16/279,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,682.41

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