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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,329.13, 385,482.24 and 152,012.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,329.13, 385,482.24 and 152,012.79 is: 209,782.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,329.13 : 385,482.24 = 152,012.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,329.13/385,482.24 = 152,012.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,329.13x = 385,482.24 × 152,012.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,329.13x = 58,598,230,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,598,230,797.85/279,329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,782.03

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