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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,478.96, 385,687.89 and 152,161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,478.96, 385,687.89 and 152,161.54 is: 209,986.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,478.96 : 385,687.89 = 152,161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,478.96/385,687.89 = 152,161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,478.96x = 385,687.89 × 152,161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,478.96x = 58,686,863,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,686,863,301.75/279,478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,986.70

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