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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,108.64, 386,549.84 and 152,784.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,108.64, 386,549.84 and 152,784.16 is: 210,842.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,108.64 : 386,549.84 = 152,784.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,108.64/386,549.84 = 152,784.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,108.64x = 386,549.84 × 152,784.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,108.64x = 59,058,692,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,058,692,602.53/280,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,842.10

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