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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,878.88, 279,802.96 and 152,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,878.88, 279,802.96 and 152,011.08 is: 209,647.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,878.88 : 279,802.96 = 152,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,878.88/279,802.96 = 152,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,878.88x = 279,802.96 × 152,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,878.88x = 42,533,149,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,533,149,756.77/202,878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,647.99

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