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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,480.28, 385,672.44 and 152,153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,480.28, 385,672.44 and 152,153.32 is: 209,965.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,480.28 : 385,672.44 = 152,153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,480.28/385,672.44 = 152,153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,480.28x = 385,672.44 × 152,153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,480.28x = 58,681,342,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,681,342,178.50/279,480.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,965.95

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