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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,449.19, 385,637.96 and 152,124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,449.19, 385,637.96 and 152,124.48 is: 209,930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,449.19 : 385,637.96 = 152,124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,449.19/385,637.96 = 152,124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,449.19x = 385,637.96 × 152,124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,449.19x = 58,664,974,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,664,974,513.57/279,449.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,930.74

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