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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,437.76, 385,624.12 and 152,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,437.76, 385,624.12 and 152,114.28 is: 209,917.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,437.76 : 385,624.12 = 152,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,437.76/385,624.12 = 152,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,437.76x = 385,624.12 × 152,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,437.76x = 58,658,935,364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658,935,364.43/279,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,917.71

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