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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,393.68, 385,563.32 and 152,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,393.68, 385,563.32 and 152,070.20 is: 209,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,393.68 : 385,563.32 = 152,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,393.68/385,563.32 = 152,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,393.68x = 385,563.32 × 152,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,393.68x = 58,632,691,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,632,691,185.06/279,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,856.90

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