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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,152.17, 386,609.18 and 152,826.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,152.17, 386,609.18 and 152,826.84 is: 210,900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,152.17 : 386,609.18 = 152,826.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,152.17/386,609.18 = 152,826.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,152.17x = 386,609.18 × 152,826.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,152.17x = 59,084,258,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,084,258,530.26/280,152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,900.60

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