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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,351.12, 385,504.56 and 152,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,351.12, 385,504.56 and 152,023.92 is: 209,793.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,351.12 : 385,504.56 = 152,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,351.12/385,504.56 = 152,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,351.12x = 385,504.56 × 152,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,351.12x = 58,605,914,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,605,914,389.08/279,351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,793.02

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