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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,295.06, 385,435.39 and 151,978.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,295.06, 385,435.39 and 151,978.86 is: 209,735.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,295.06 : 385,435.39 = 151,978.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,295.06/385,435.39 = 151,978.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,295.06x = 385,435.39 × 151,978.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,295.06x = 58,578,031,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,578,031,175.86/279,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,735.29

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