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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,241.77, 386,730.43 and 152,919.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,241.77, 386,730.43 and 152,919.49 is: 211,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,241.77 : 386,730.43 = 152,919.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,241.77/386,730.43 = 152,919.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,241.77x = 386,730.43 × 152,919.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,241.77x = 59,138,620,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,138,620,123.08/280,241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,027.14

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