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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,256.45, 386,762.09 and 152,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,256.45, 386,762.09 and 152,940.24 is: 211,062.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,256.45 : 386,762.09 = 152,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,256.45/386,762.09 = 152,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,256.45x = 386,762.09 × 152,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,256.45x = 59,151,486,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,151,486,102.80/280,256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,062.00

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