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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,374.76, 385,544.16 and 152,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,374.76, 385,544.16 and 152,057.52 is: 209,843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,374.76 : 385,544.16 = 152,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,374.76/385,544.16 = 152,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,374.76x = 385,544.16 × 152,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,374.76x = 58,624,888,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,624,888,820.08/279,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,843.18

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