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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,243.01, 386,744.69 and 152,925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,243.01, 386,744.69 and 152,925.59 is: 211,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,243.01 : 386,744.69 = 152,925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,243.01/386,744.69 = 152,925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,243.01x = 386,744.69 × 152,925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,243.01x = 59,143,159,897.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,143,159,897.62/280,243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,042.41

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