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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,111.23, 386,553.42 and 152,786.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,111.23, 386,553.42 and 152,786.79 is: 210,845.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,111.23 : 386,553.42 = 152,786.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,111.23/386,553.42 = 152,786.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,111.23x = 386,553.42 × 152,786.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,111.23x = 59,060,256,205.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,060,256,205.32/280,111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,845.73

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