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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,488.88, 385,702.56 and 152,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,488.88, 385,702.56 and 152,166.60 is: 209,994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,488.88 : 385,702.56 = 152,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,488.88/385,702.56 = 152,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,488.88x = 385,702.56 × 152,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,488.88x = 58,691,047,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,691,047,166.50/279,488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,994.21

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