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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,263.93, 386,772.45 and 152,947.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,263.93, 386,772.45 and 152,947.74 is: 211,072.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,263.93 : 386,772.45 = 152,947.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,263.93/386,772.45 = 152,947.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,263.93x = 386,772.45 × 152,947.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,263.93x = 59,155,972,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,155,972,121.76/280,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,072.37

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