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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,096.62, 386,538.58 and 152,776.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,096.62, 386,538.58 and 152,776.77 is: 210,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,096.62 : 386,538.58 = 152,776.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,096.62/386,538.58 = 152,776.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,096.62x = 386,538.58 × 152,776.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,096.62x = 59,054,115,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,054,115,732.79/280,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,834.80

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