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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,109.12, 386,555.80 and 152,789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,109.12, 386,555.80 and 152,789.28 is: 210,852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,109.12 : 386,555.80 = 152,789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,109.12/386,555.80 = 152,789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,109.12x = 386,555.80 × 152,789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,109.12x = 59,061,582,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,061,582,361.82/280,109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,852.05

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