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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,360.44, 385,510.02 and 152,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,360.44, 385,510.02 and 152,033.30 is: 209,801.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,360.44 : 385,510.02 = 152,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,360.44/385,510.02 = 152,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,360.44x = 385,510.02 × 152,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,360.44x = 58,610,360,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,610,360,523.67/279,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,801.93

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