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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,245.60, 386,739.90 and 152,923.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,245.60, 386,739.90 and 152,923.32 is: 211,034.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,245.60 : 386,739.90 = 152,923.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,245.60/386,739.90 = 152,923.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,245.60x = 386,739.90 × 152,923.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,245.60x = 59,141,549,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,141,549,484.47/280,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,034.71

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