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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,278.82, 385,404.41 and 151,953.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,278.82, 385,404.41 and 151,953.57 is: 209,695.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,278.82 : 385,404.41 = 151,953.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,278.82/385,404.41 = 151,953.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,278.82x = 385,404.41 × 151,953.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,278.82x = 58,563,576,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,563,576,373.13/279,278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,695.73

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