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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,487.47, 385,679.84 and 152,162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,487.47, 385,679.84 and 152,162.67 is: 209,977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,487.47 : 385,679.84 = 152,162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,487.47/385,679.84 = 152,162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,487.47x = 385,679.84 × 152,162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,487.47x = 58,686,073,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,686,073,458.76/279,487.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,977.48

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