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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,021.54, 386,428.17 and 152,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,021.54, 386,428.17 and 152,694.40 is: 210,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,021.54 : 386,428.17 = 152,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,021.54/386,428.17 = 152,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,021.54x = 386,428.17 × 152,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,021.54x = 59,005,417,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,005,417,561.25/280,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,717.42

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