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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,358.54, 385,522.98 and 152,042.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,358.54, 385,522.98 and 152,042.38 is: 209,822.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,358.54 : 385,522.98 = 152,042.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,358.54/385,522.98 = 152,042.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,358.54x = 385,522.98 × 152,042.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,358.54x = 58,615,831,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,615,831,423.89/279,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,822.94

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