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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,443.22, 385,634.03 and 152,118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,443.22, 385,634.03 and 152,118.51 is: 209,924.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,443.22 : 385,634.03 = 152,118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,443.22/385,634.03 = 152,118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,443.22x = 385,634.03 × 152,118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,443.22x = 58,662,073,288.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,662,073,288.30/279,443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,924.84

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