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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,694.76, 385,975.30 and 152,367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,694.76, 385,975.30 and 152,367.64 is: 210,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,694.76 : 385,975.30 = 152,367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,694.76/385,975.30 = 152,367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,694.76x = 385,975.30 × 152,367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,694.76x = 58,810,145,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,810,145,559.29/279,694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,265.45

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