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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,982.92, 386,368.02 and 152,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,982.92, 386,368.02 and 152,661 is: 210,667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,982.92 : 386,368.02 = 152,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,982.92/386,368.02 = 152,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,982.92x = 386,368.02 × 152,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,982.92x = 58,983,328,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,983,328,301.22/279,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,667.59

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