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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,443.33, 385,629.86 and 152,118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,443.33, 385,629.86 and 152,118.62 is: 209,922.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,443.33 : 385,629.86 = 152,118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,443.33/385,629.86 = 152,118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,443.33x = 385,629.86 × 152,118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,443.33x = 58,661,481,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,661,481,373.40/279,443.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,922.64

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