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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,235.58, 386,727.39 and 152,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,235.58, 386,727.39 and 152,913.30 is: 211,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,235.58 : 386,727.39 = 152,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,235.58/386,727.39 = 152,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,235.58x = 386,727.39 × 152,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,235.58x = 59,135,761,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,135,761,405.29/280,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,021.60

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