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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,128.27, 386,578.22 and 152,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,128.27, 386,578.22 and 152,806.60 is: 210,873.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,128.27 : 386,578.22 = 152,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,128.27/386,578.22 = 152,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,128.27x = 386,578.22 × 152,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,128.27x = 59,071,704,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,071,704,010.98/280,128.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,873.77

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