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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,340.08, 385,477.83 and 152,016.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,340.08, 385,477.83 and 152,016.18 is: 209,776.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,340.08 : 385,477.83 = 152,016.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,340.08/385,477.83 = 152,016.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,340.08x = 385,477.83 × 152,016.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,340.08x = 58,598,867,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,598,867,191.29/279,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,776.08

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