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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,090.08, 386,524.08 and 152,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,090.08, 386,524.08 and 152,765.28 is: 210,815.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,090.08 : 386,524.08 = 152,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,090.08/386,524.08 = 152,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,090.08x = 386,524.08 × 152,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,090.08x = 59,047,459,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,047,459,307.94/280,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,815.96

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