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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,719.91, 386,013.52 and 152,395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,719.91, 386,013.52 and 152,395.50 is: 210,305.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,719.91 : 386,013.52 = 152,395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,719.91/386,013.52 = 152,395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,719.91x = 386,013.52 × 152,395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,719.91x = 58,826,724,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,826,724,453.72/279,719.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,305.82

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