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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,775.89, 386,090.15 and 152,451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,775.89, 386,090.15 and 152,451.18 is: 210,382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,775.89 : 386,090.15 = 152,451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,775.89/386,090.15 = 152,451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,775.89x = 386,090.15 × 152,451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,775.89x = 58,859,898,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,859,898,191.62/279,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,382.31

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