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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,274.16, 385,406.46 and 151,957.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,274.16, 385,406.46 and 151,957.94 is: 209,706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,274.16 : 385,406.46 = 151,957.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,274.16/385,406.46 = 151,957.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,274.16x = 385,406.46 × 151,957.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,274.16x = 58,565,571,724.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,565,571,724.29/279,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,706.37

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