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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,352.65, 385,514.73 and 152,036.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,352.65, 385,514.73 and 152,036.31 is: 209,814.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,352.65 : 385,514.73 = 152,036.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,352.65/385,514.73 = 152,036.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,352.65x = 385,514.73 × 152,036.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,352.65x = 58,612,236,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,612,236,999.85/279,352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,814.50

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