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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,092.31, 386,532 and 152,767.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,092.31, 386,532 and 152,767.91 is: 210,822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,092.31 : 386,532 = 152,767.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,092.31/386,532 = 152,767.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,092.31x = 386,532 × 152,767.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,092.31x = 59,049,684,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049,684,580.21/280,092.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,822.22

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