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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,605.53, 385,860.02 and 152,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,605.53, 385,860.02 and 152,281.02 is: 210,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,605.53 : 385,860.02 = 152,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,605.53/385,860.02 = 152,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,605.53x = 385,860.02 × 152,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,605.53x = 58,759,157,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759,157,422.82/279,605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,150.20

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