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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,650.88, 385,922.72 and 152,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,650.88, 385,922.72 and 152,326.56 is: 210,213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,650.88 : 385,922.72 = 152,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,650.88/385,922.72 = 152,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,650.88x = 385,922.72 × 152,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,650.88x = 58,786,280,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,786,280,363.44/279,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,213.11

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