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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,093.58, 386,528.91 and 152,768.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,093.58, 386,528.91 and 152,768.78 is: 210,820.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,093.58 : 386,528.91 = 152,768.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,093.58/386,528.91 = 152,768.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,093.58x = 386,528.91 × 152,768.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,093.58x = 59,049,550,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049,550,015.43/280,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,820.79

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