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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,066.24, 386,487.24 and 152,741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,066.24, 386,487.24 and 152,741.56 is: 210,781.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,066.24 : 386,487.24 = 152,741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,066.24/386,487.24 = 152,741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,066.24x = 386,487.24 × 152,741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,066.24x = 59,032,663,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,032,663,957.69/280,066.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,781.08

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