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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,443.88, 385,632.77 and 152,119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,443.88, 385,632.77 and 152,119.71 is: 209,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,443.88 : 385,632.77 = 152,119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,443.88/385,632.77 = 152,119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,443.88x = 385,632.77 × 152,119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,443.88x = 58,662,344,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,662,344,378.30/279,443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,925.31

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