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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,013.22, 386,417.54 and 152,688.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,013.22, 386,417.54 and 152,688.81 is: 210,710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,013.22 : 386,417.54 = 152,688.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,013.22/386,417.54 = 152,688.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,013.22x = 386,417.54 × 152,688.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,013.22x = 59,001,635,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,001,635,317.64/280,013.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,710.18

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