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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,258.13, 386,757.28 and 152,933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,258.13, 386,757.28 and 152,933.72 is: 211,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,258.13 : 386,757.28 = 152,933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,258.13/386,757.28 = 152,933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,258.13x = 386,757.28 × 152,933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,258.13x = 59,148,230,000.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,148,230,000.37/280,258.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,049.12

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