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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,266.96, 386,776.56 and 152,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,266.96, 386,776.56 and 152,950.76 is: 211,076.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,266.96 : 386,776.56 = 152,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,266.96/386,776.56 = 152,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,266.96x = 386,776.56 × 152,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,266.96x = 59,157,768,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,157,768,802.19/280,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,076.50

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