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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,799.74, 386,122.37 and 152,475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,799.74, 386,122.37 and 152,475.30 is: 210,415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,799.74 : 386,122.37 = 152,475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,799.74/386,122.37 = 152,475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,799.74x = 386,122.37 × 152,475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,799.74x = 58,874,123,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,874,123,440.08/279,799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,415.22

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