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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,385.68, 385,552.26 and 152,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,385.68, 385,552.26 and 152,062.20 is: 209,845.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,385.68 : 385,552.26 = 152,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,385.68/385,552.26 = 152,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,385.68x = 385,552.26 × 152,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,385.68x = 58,627,924,870.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,627,924,870.57/279,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,845.85

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