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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,253.70, 386,759.46 and 152,936.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,253.70, 386,759.46 and 152,936.28 is: 211,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,253.70 : 386,759.46 = 152,936.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,253.70/386,759.46 = 152,936.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,253.70x = 386,759.46 × 152,936.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,253.70x = 59,149,553,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,149,553,067.21/280,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,057.17

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