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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,605.36, 385,859.76 and 152,280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,605.36, 385,859.76 and 152,280.84 is: 210,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,605.36 : 385,859.76 = 152,280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,605.36/385,859.76 = 152,280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,605.36x = 385,859.76 × 152,280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,605.36x = 58,759,048,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759,048,375.00/279,605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,149.94

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