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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,090.58, 386,524.77 and 152,765.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,090.58, 386,524.77 and 152,765.78 is: 210,816.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,090.58 : 386,524.77 = 152,765.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,090.58/386,524.77 = 152,765.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,090.58x = 386,524.77 × 152,765.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,090.58x = 59,047,757,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,047,757,978.37/280,090.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,816.65

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