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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,394.34, 385,565.13 and 152,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,394.34, 385,565.13 and 152,069.63 is: 209,856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,394.34 : 385,565.13 = 152,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,394.34/385,565.13 = 152,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,394.34x = 385,565.13 × 152,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,394.34x = 58,632,744,732.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,632,744,732.18/279,394.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,856.60

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