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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,607.64, 385,862.90 and 152,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,607.64, 385,862.90 and 152,283.12 is: 210,153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,607.64 : 385,862.90 = 152,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,607.64/385,862.90 = 152,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,607.64x = 385,862.90 × 152,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,607.64x = 58,760,406,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,760,406,304.25/279,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,153.08

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