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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,287.13, 385,424.46 and 151,970.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,287.13, 385,424.46 and 151,970.97 is: 209,724.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,287.13 : 385,424.46 = 151,970.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,287.13/385,424.46 = 151,970.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,287.13x = 385,424.46 × 151,970.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,287.13x = 58,573,329,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573,329,047.93/279,287.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,724.41

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