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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,116.63, 386,557.56 and 152,789.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,116.63, 386,557.56 and 152,789.49 is: 210,847.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,116.63 : 386,557.56 = 152,789.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,116.63/386,557.56 = 152,789.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,116.63x = 386,557.56 × 152,789.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,116.63x = 59,061,932,448.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,061,932,448.04/280,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,847.65

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