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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,338.58, 385,475.76 and 152,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,338.58, 385,475.76 and 152,014.68 is: 209,774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,338.58 : 385,475.76 = 152,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,338.58/385,475.76 = 152,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,338.58x = 385,475.76 × 152,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,338.58x = 58,597,974,304.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,597,974,304.16/279,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,774.01

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