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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,141.68, 386,598.30 and 152,819.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,141.68, 386,598.30 and 152,819.94 is: 210,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,141.68 : 386,598.30 = 152,819.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,141.68/386,598.30 = 152,819.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,141.68x = 386,598.30 × 152,819.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,141.68x = 59,079,929,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,079,929,010.10/280,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,893.03

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