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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,257.94, 386,764.16 and 152,941.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,257.94, 386,764.16 and 152,941.74 is: 211,064.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,257.94 : 386,764.16 = 152,941.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,257.94/386,764.16 = 152,941.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,257.94x = 386,764.16 × 152,941.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,257.94x = 59,152,383,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,152,383,600.04/280,257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,064.08

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