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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,426.54, 385,608.68 and 152,102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,426.54, 385,608.68 and 152,102.13 is: 209,900.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,426.54 : 385,608.68 = 152,102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,426.54/385,608.68 = 152,102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,426.54x = 385,608.68 × 152,102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,426.54x = 58,651,901,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,651,901,574.49/279,426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,900.97

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