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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,602.40, 385,855.71 and 152,277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,602.40, 385,855.71 and 152,277.89 is: 210,145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,602.40 : 385,855.71 = 152,277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,602.40/385,855.71 = 152,277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,602.40x = 385,855.71 × 152,277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,602.40x = 58,757,294,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757,294,327.89/279,602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,145.89

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