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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,441.72, 385,631.96 and 152,117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,441.72, 385,631.96 and 152,117.01 is: 209,922.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,441.72 : 385,631.96 = 152,117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,441.72/385,631.96 = 152,117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,441.72x = 385,631.96 × 152,117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,441.72x = 58,661,179,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,661,179,955.05/279,441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,922.77

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