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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,379.69, 385,543.98 and 152,056.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,379.69, 385,543.98 and 152,056.19 is: 209,837.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,379.69 : 385,543.98 = 152,056.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,379.69/385,543.98 = 152,056.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,379.69x = 385,543.98 × 152,056.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,379.69x = 58,624,349,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,624,349,640.10/279,379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,837.55

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