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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,191.70, 386,664.10 and 152,867.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,191.70, 386,664.10 and 152,867.31 is: 210,956.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,191.70 : 386,664.10 = 152,867.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,191.70/386,664.10 = 152,867.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,191.70x = 386,664.10 × 152,867.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,191.70x = 59,108,300,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,108,300,840.57/280,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,956.64

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