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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,166.24, 386,622.92 and 152,846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,166.24, 386,622.92 and 152,846.32 is: 210,924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,166.24 : 386,622.92 = 152,846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,166.24/386,622.92 = 152,846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,166.24x = 386,622.92 × 152,846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,166.24x = 59,093,890,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,093,890,549.65/280,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,924.38

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