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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,443.26, 385,633.50 and 152,118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,443.26, 385,633.50 and 152,118.82 is: 209,924.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,443.26 : 385,633.50 = 152,118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,443.26/385,633.50 = 152,118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,443.26x = 385,633.50 × 152,118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,443.26x = 58,662,112,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,662,112,972.47/279,443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,924.95

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