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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,269.96, 386,780.76 and 152,953.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,269.96, 386,780.76 and 152,953.74 is: 211,080.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,269.96 : 386,780.76 = 152,953.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,269.96/386,780.76 = 152,953.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,269.96x = 386,780.76 × 152,953.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,269.96x = 59,159,563,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,159,563,802.04/280,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,080.64

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