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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,152.91, 386,610.20 and 152,827.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,152.91, 386,610.20 and 152,827.59 is: 210,901.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,152.91 : 386,610.20 = 152,827.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,152.91/386,610.20 = 152,827.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,152.91x = 386,610.20 × 152,827.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,152.91x = 59,084,706,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,084,706,394.17/280,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,901.63

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