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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,265.96, 386,775.18 and 152,949.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,265.96, 386,775.18 and 152,949.72 is: 211,075.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,265.96 : 386,775.18 = 152,949.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,265.96/386,775.18 = 152,949.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,265.96x = 386,775.18 × 152,949.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,265.96x = 59,157,155,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,157,155,483.95/280,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,075.06

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