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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,111.99, 386,559.81 and 152,792.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,111.99, 386,559.81 and 152,792.14 is: 210,856.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,111.99 : 386,559.81 = 152,792.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,111.99/386,559.81 = 152,792.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,111.99x = 386,559.81 × 152,792.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,111.99x = 59,063,300,607.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,063,300,607.89/280,111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,856.02

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