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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,685.27, 385,962.19 and 152,358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,685.27, 385,962.19 and 152,358.13 is: 210,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,685.27 : 385,962.19 = 152,358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,685.27/385,962.19 = 152,358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,685.27x = 385,962.19 × 152,358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,685.27x = 58,804,477,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,804,477,519.10/279,685.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,252.32

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