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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,671.61, 385,944.82 and 152,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,671.61, 385,944.82 and 152,347.20 is: 210,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,671.61 : 385,944.82 = 152,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,671.61/385,944.82 = 152,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,671.61x = 385,944.82 × 152,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,671.61x = 58,797,612,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,797,612,681.50/279,671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,238.05

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