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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,146.44, 386,595.72 and 152,826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,146.44, 386,595.72 and 152,826.56 is: 210,897.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,146.44 : 386,595.72 = 152,826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,146.44/386,595.72 = 152,826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,146.44x = 386,595.72 × 152,826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,146.44x = 59,082,093,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082,093,998.32/280,146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,897.18

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