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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,471.08, 385,669.98 and 152,146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,471.08, 385,669.98 and 152,146.64 is: 209,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,471.08 : 385,669.98 = 152,146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,471.08/385,669.98 = 152,146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,471.08x = 385,669.98 × 152,146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,471.08x = 58,678,391,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,678,391,605.87/279,471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,962.30

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