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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,118.52, 386,563.86 and 152,796.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,118.52, 386,563.86 and 152,796.24 is: 210,858.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,118.52 : 386,563.86 = 152,796.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,118.52/386,563.86 = 152,796.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,118.52x = 386,563.86 × 152,796.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,118.52x = 59,065,504,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,065,504,327.89/280,118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,858.98

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