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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,310.64, 385,442.40 and 151,986.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,310.64, 385,442.40 and 151,986.56 is: 209,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,310.64 : 385,442.40 = 151,986.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,310.64/385,442.40 = 151,986.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,310.64x = 385,442.40 × 151,986.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,310.64x = 58,582,064,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,582,064,454.14/279,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,738.03

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