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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,069.12, 386,490.72 and 152,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,069.12, 386,490.72 and 152,737.12 is: 210,774.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,069.12 : 386,490.72 = 152,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,069.12/386,490.72 = 152,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,069.12x = 386,490.72 × 152,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,069.12x = 59,031,479,479.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,031,479,479.53/280,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,774.68

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