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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,604.53, 385,858.64 and 152,280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,604.53, 385,858.64 and 152,280.02 is: 210,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,604.53 : 385,858.64 = 152,280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,604.53/385,858.64 = 152,280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,604.53x = 385,858.64 × 152,280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,604.53x = 58,758,561,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758,561,416.37/279,604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,148.82

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