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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,113, 386,561.20 and 152,793.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,113, 386,561.20 and 152,793.14 is: 210,857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,113 : 386,561.20 = 152,793.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,113/386,561.20 = 152,793.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,113x = 386,561.20 × 152,793.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,113x = 59,063,899,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,063,899,550.17/280,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,857.40

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