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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,475.25, 385,676.76 and 152,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,475.25, 385,676.76 and 152,151.76 is: 209,969.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,475.25 : 385,676.76 = 152,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,475.25/385,676.76 = 152,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,475.25x = 385,676.76 × 152,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,475.25x = 58,681,397,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,681,397,825.10/279,475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,969.93

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