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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,153.13, 386,612.46 and 152,831.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,153.13, 386,612.46 and 152,831.39 is: 210,907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,153.13 : 386,612.46 = 152,831.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,153.13/386,612.46 = 152,831.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,153.13x = 386,612.46 × 152,831.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,153.13x = 59,086,519,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,086,519,653.12/280,153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,907.94

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