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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,100.95, 386,543.93 and 152,776.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,100.95, 386,543.93 and 152,776.55 is: 210,834.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,100.95 : 386,543.93 = 152,776.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,100.95/386,543.93 = 152,776.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,100.95x = 386,543.93 × 152,776.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,100.95x = 59,054,848,251.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,054,848,251.32/280,100.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,834.16

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