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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,354.83, 385,510.86 and 152,030.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,354.83, 385,510.86 and 152,030.25 is: 209,802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,354.83 : 385,510.86 = 152,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,354.83/385,510.86 = 152,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,354.83x = 385,510.86 × 152,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,354.83x = 58,609,312,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,609,312,423.52/279,354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,802.40

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