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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,150.04, 386,606.25 and 152,824.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,150.04, 386,606.25 and 152,824.72 is: 210,897.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,150.04 : 386,606.25 = 152,824.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,150.04/386,606.25 = 152,824.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,150.04x = 386,606.25 × 152,824.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,150.04x = 59,082,991,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082,991,906.50/280,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,897.68

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