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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,104.87, 386,549.97 and 152,785.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,104.87, 386,549.97 and 152,785.02 is: 210,846.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,104.87 : 386,549.97 = 152,785.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,104.87/386,549.97 = 152,785.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,104.87x = 386,549.97 × 152,785.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,104.87x = 59,059,044,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,059,044,897.45/280,104.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,846.19

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