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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,091.58, 386,526.15 and 152,766.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,091.58, 386,526.15 and 152,766.78 is: 210,818.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,091.58 : 386,526.15 = 152,766.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,091.58/386,526.15 = 152,766.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,091.58x = 386,526.15 × 152,766.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,091.58x = 59,048,355,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,048,355,321.30/280,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,818.03

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