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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,448.68, 385,627.08 and 152,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,448.68, 385,627.08 and 152,124.72 is: 209,925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,448.68 : 385,627.08 = 152,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,448.68/385,627.08 = 152,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,448.68x = 385,627.08 × 152,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,448.68x = 58,663,411,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663,411,569.42/279,448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,925.53

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