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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,771.96, 386,085.20 and 152,447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,771.96, 386,085.20 and 152,447.44 is: 210,377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,771.96 : 386,085.20 = 152,447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,771.96/386,085.20 = 152,447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,771.96x = 386,085.20 × 152,447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,771.96x = 58,857,700,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,857,700,361.89/279,771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,377.41

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