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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,240.14, 386,740.72 and 152,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,240.14, 386,740.72 and 152,922.72 is: 211,038.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,240.14 : 386,740.72 = 152,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,240.14/386,740.72 = 152,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,240.14x = 386,740.72 × 152,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,240.14x = 59,141,442,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,141,442,837.16/280,240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,038.44

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