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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,242.01, 386,743.31 and 152,924.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,242.01, 386,743.31 and 152,924.59 is: 211,041.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,242.01 : 386,743.31 = 152,924.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,242.01/386,743.31 = 152,924.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,242.01x = 386,743.31 × 152,924.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,242.01x = 59,142,562,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,142,562,116.99/280,242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,041.03

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