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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,170.96, 386,628.28 and 152,846.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,170.96, 386,628.28 and 152,846.52 is: 210,924.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,170.96 : 386,628.28 = 152,846.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,170.96/386,628.28 = 152,846.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,170.96x = 386,628.28 × 152,846.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,170.96x = 59,094,787,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,094,787,131.59/280,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,924.03

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