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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,174.30, 386,641.84 and 152,852.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,174.30, 386,641.84 and 152,852.64 is: 210,937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,174.30 : 386,641.84 = 152,852.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,174.30/386,641.84 = 152,852.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,174.30x = 386,641.84 × 152,852.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,174.30x = 59,099,225,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,099,225,978.46/280,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,937.36

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