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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,691.74, 385,974.55 and 152,367.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,691.74, 385,974.55 and 152,367.33 is: 210,266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,691.74 : 385,974.55 = 152,367.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,691.74/385,974.55 = 152,367.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,691.74x = 385,974.55 × 152,367.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,691.74x = 58,809,913,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,809,913,269.32/279,691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,266.89

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