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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,207.69, 386,687.88 and 152,885.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,207.69, 386,687.88 and 152,885.95 is: 210,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,207.69 : 386,687.88 = 152,885.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,207.69/386,687.88 = 152,885.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,207.69x = 386,687.88 × 152,885.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,207.69x = 59,119,143,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,119,143,887.29/280,207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,983.30

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