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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,432.19, 385,606.60 and 152,105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,432.19, 385,606.60 and 152,105.05 is: 209,899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,432.19 : 385,606.60 = 152,105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,432.19/385,606.60 = 152,105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,432.19x = 385,606.60 × 152,105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,432.19x = 58,652,711,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,652,711,173.33/279,432.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,899.62

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