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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,152.66, 386,609.86 and 152,827.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,152.66, 386,609.86 and 152,827.34 is: 210,901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,152.66 : 386,609.86 = 152,827.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,152.66/386,609.86 = 152,827.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,152.66x = 386,609.86 × 152,827.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,152.66x = 59,084,556,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,084,556,521.57/280,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,901.29

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