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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,603.66, 385,857.44 and 152,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,603.66, 385,857.44 and 152,279.14 is: 210,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,603.66 : 385,857.44 = 152,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,603.66/385,857.44 = 152,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,603.66x = 385,857.44 × 152,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,603.66x = 58,758,039,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758,039,125.80/279,603.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,147.60

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