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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,269.46, 386,780.03 and 152,953.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,269.46, 386,780.03 and 152,953.26 is: 211,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,269.46 : 386,780.03 = 152,953.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,269.46/386,780.03 = 152,953.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,269.46x = 386,780.03 × 152,953.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,269.46x = 59,159,266,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,159,266,491.40/280,269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,079.96

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