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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,436.69, 385,622.67 and 152,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,436.69, 385,622.67 and 152,113.24 is: 209,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,436.69 : 385,622.67 = 152,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,436.69/385,622.67 = 152,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,436.69x = 385,622.67 × 152,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,436.69x = 58,658,313,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658,313,357.52/279,436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,916.29

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