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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,476.68, 385,665.72 and 152,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,476.68, 385,665.72 and 152,152.72 is: 209,964.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,476.68 : 385,665.72 = 152,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,476.68/385,665.72 = 152,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,476.68x = 385,665.72 × 152,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,476.68x = 58,680,088,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,680,088,308.76/279,476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,964.17

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