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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,991.89, 386,389.20 and 152,667.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,991.89, 386,389.20 and 152,667.49 is: 210,681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,991.89 : 386,389.20 = 152,667.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,991.89/386,389.20 = 152,667.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,991.89x = 386,389.20 × 152,667.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,991.89x = 58,989,069,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,989,069,327.11/279,991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,681.35

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