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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,246.02, 386,748.83 and 152,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,246.02, 386,748.83 and 152,928.60 is: 211,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,246.02 : 386,748.83 = 152,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,246.02/386,748.83 = 152,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,246.02x = 386,748.83 × 152,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,246.02x = 59,144,957,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,144,957,123.54/280,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,046.56

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