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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,276.57, 385,394.09 and 151,949.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,276.57, 385,394.09 and 151,949.43 is: 209,686.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,276.57 : 385,394.09 = 151,949.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,276.57/385,394.09 = 151,949.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,276.57x = 385,394.09 × 151,949.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,276.57x = 58,560,411,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,560,411,541.12/279,276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,686.09

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