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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,015.29, 386,420.37 and 152,690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,015.29, 386,420.37 and 152,690.88 is: 210,713.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,015.29 : 386,420.37 = 152,690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,015.29/386,420.37 = 152,690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,015.29x = 386,420.37 × 152,690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,015.29x = 59,002,866,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,002,866,345.23/280,015.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,713.02

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