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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,797.63, 386,120.72 and 152,473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,797.63, 386,120.72 and 152,473.25 is: 210,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,797.63 : 386,120.72 = 152,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,797.63/386,120.72 = 152,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,797.63x = 386,120.72 × 152,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,797.63x = 58,873,082,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,873,082,417.22/279,797.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,413.09

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