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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,488.76, 385,693.48 and 152,164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,488.76, 385,693.48 and 152,164.32 is: 209,986.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,488.76 : 385,693.48 = 152,164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,488.76/385,693.48 = 152,164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,488.76x = 385,693.48 × 152,164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,488.76x = 58,688,786,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,688,786,112.63/279,488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,986.21

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