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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,471.25, 385,671.24 and 152,147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,471.25, 385,671.24 and 152,147.76 is: 209,964.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,471.25 : 385,671.24 = 152,147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,471.25/385,671.24 = 152,147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,471.25x = 385,671.24 × 152,147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,471.25x = 58,679,015,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,679,015,262.42/279,471.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,964.41

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