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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,112.01, 386,554.46 and 152,788.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,112.01, 386,554.46 and 152,788.38 is: 210,847.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,112.01 : 386,554.46 = 152,788.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,112.01/386,554.46 = 152,788.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,112.01x = 386,554.46 × 152,788.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,112.01x = 59,061,028,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,061,028,961.23/280,112.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,847.90

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