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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,477.70, 385,686.16 and 152,160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,477.70, 385,686.16 and 152,160.28 is: 209,984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,477.70 : 385,686.16 = 152,160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,477.70/385,686.16 = 152,160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,477.70x = 385,686.16 × 152,160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,477.70x = 58,686,114,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,686,114,097.72/279,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,984.96

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