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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,487.72, 385,680.18 and 152,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,487.72, 385,680.18 and 152,162.92 is: 209,977.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,487.72 : 385,680.18 = 152,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,487.72/385,680.18 = 152,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,487.72x = 385,680.18 × 152,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,487.72x = 58,686,222,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,686,222,374.93/279,487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,977.82

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