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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,512.90, 385,723.94 and 152,188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,512.90, 385,723.94 and 152,188.50 is: 210,018.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,512.90 : 385,723.94 = 152,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,512.90/385,723.94 = 152,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,512.90x = 385,723.94 × 152,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,512.90x = 58,702,747,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,702,747,842.69/279,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,018.03

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