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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,103.20, 386,547.03 and 152,778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,103.20, 386,547.03 and 152,778.80 is: 210,837.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,103.20 : 386,547.03 = 152,778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,103.20/386,547.03 = 152,778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,103.20x = 386,547.03 × 152,778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,103.20x = 59,056,192,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056,192,353.33/280,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,837.27

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