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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,137.20, 386,592.14 and 152,815.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,137.20, 386,592.14 and 152,815.48 is: 210,886.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,137.20 : 386,592.14 = 152,815.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,137.20/386,592.14 = 152,815.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,137.20x = 386,592.14 × 152,815.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,137.20x = 59,077,263,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,077,263,438.33/280,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,886.89

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