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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,977.76, 386,369.28 and 152,653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,977.76, 386,369.28 and 152,653.68 is: 210,662.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,977.76 : 386,369.28 = 152,653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,977.76/386,369.28 = 152,653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,977.76x = 386,369.28 × 152,653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,977.76x = 58,980,692,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,980,692,430.95/279,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,662.06

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