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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,468.70, 385,673.70 and 152,151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,468.70, 385,673.70 and 152,151.28 is: 209,972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,468.70 : 385,673.70 = 152,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,468.70/385,673.70 = 152,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,468.70x = 385,673.70 × 152,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,468.70x = 58,680,746,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,680,746,723.72/279,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,972.52

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