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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,384.96, 385,551.22 and 152,061.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,384.96, 385,551.22 and 152,061.46 is: 209,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,384.96 : 385,551.22 = 152,061.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,384.96/385,551.22 = 152,061.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,384.96x = 385,551.22 × 152,061.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,384.96x = 58,627,481,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,627,481,417.98/279,384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,844.80

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