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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,739.76, 386,035.94 and 152,416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,739.76, 386,035.94 and 152,416.24 is: 210,331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,739.76 : 386,035.94 = 152,416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,739.76/386,035.94 = 152,416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,739.76x = 386,035.94 × 152,416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,739.76x = 58,838,146,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,838,146,479.67/279,739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,331.73

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