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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,656.93, 385,926.56 and 152,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,656.93, 385,926.56 and 152,332.52 is: 210,218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,656.93 : 385,926.56 = 152,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,656.93/385,926.56 = 152,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,656.93x = 385,926.56 × 152,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,656.93x = 58,789,167,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,789,167,198.59/279,656.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,218.88

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