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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,818, 386,137.57 and 152,490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,818, 386,137.57 and 152,490.86 is: 210,431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,818 : 386,137.57 = 152,490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,818/386,137.57 = 152,490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,818x = 386,137.57 × 152,490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,818x = 58,882,450,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882,450,127.61/279,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,431.25

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