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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,103.67, 386,537.67 and 152,780.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,103.67, 386,537.67 and 152,780.18 is: 210,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,103.67 : 386,537.67 = 152,780.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,103.67/386,537.67 = 152,780.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,103.67x = 386,537.67 × 152,780.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,103.67x = 59,055,292,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,055,292,866.69/280,103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,833.70

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