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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,667.26, 385,950.15 and 152,354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,667.26, 385,950.15 and 152,354.70 is: 210,254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,667.26 : 385,950.15 = 152,354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,667.26/385,950.15 = 152,354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,667.26x = 385,950.15 × 152,354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,667.26x = 58,801,319,318.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,801,319,318.21/279,667.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,254.57

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