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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,659.52, 385,928.16 and 152,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,659.52, 385,928.16 and 152,334.72 is: 210,220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,659.52 : 385,928.16 = 152,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,659.52/385,928.16 = 152,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,659.52x = 385,928.16 × 152,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,659.52x = 58,790,258,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,790,258,193.72/279,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,220.84

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