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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,113.23, 386,552.88 and 152,786.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,113.23, 386,552.88 and 152,786.09 is: 210,842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,113.23 : 386,552.88 = 152,786.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,113.23/386,552.88 = 152,786.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,113.23x = 386,552.88 × 152,786.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,113.23x = 59,059,904,079.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,059,904,079.82/280,113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,842.96

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