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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,929.20, 279,871.56 and 152,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,929.20, 279,871.56 and 152,061.20 is: 209,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,929.20 : 279,871.56 = 152,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,929.20/279,871.56 = 152,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,929.20x = 279,871.56 × 152,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,929.20x = 42,557,605,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,557,605,259.47/202,929.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,716.52

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