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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,439.07, 385,623.99 and 152,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,439.07, 385,623.99 and 152,114.36 is: 209,916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,439.07 : 385,623.99 = 152,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,439.07/385,623.99 = 152,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,439.07x = 385,623.99 × 152,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,439.07x = 58,658,944,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658,944,511.38/279,439.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,916.76

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