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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,162.56, 386,625.24 and 152,840.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,162.56, 386,625.24 and 152,840.82 is: 210,920.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,162.56 : 386,625.24 = 152,840.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,162.56/386,625.24 = 152,840.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,162.56x = 386,625.24 × 152,840.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,162.56x = 59,092,118,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,092,118,714.30/280,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,920.83

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