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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,107.88, 386,557.86 and 152,788.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,107.88, 386,557.86 and 152,788.84 is: 210,853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,107.88 : 386,557.86 = 152,788.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,107.88/386,557.86 = 152,788.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,107.88x = 386,557.86 × 152,788.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,107.88x = 59,061,727,022.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,061,727,022.28/280,107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,853.50

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