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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,168.56, 386,633.52 and 152,846.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,168.56, 386,633.52 and 152,846.82 is: 210,929.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,168.56 : 386,633.52 = 152,846.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,168.56/386,633.52 = 152,846.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,168.56x = 386,633.52 × 152,846.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,168.56x = 59,095,704,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,095,704,037.41/280,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,929.11

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