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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,493, 385,707.18 and 152,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,493, 385,707.18 and 152,175.52 is: 210,005.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,493 : 385,707.18 = 152,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,493/385,707.18 = 152,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,493x = 385,707.18 × 152,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,493x = 58,695,190,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,695,190,684.23/279,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,005.94

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