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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,270.96, 386,782.14 and 152,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,270.96, 386,782.14 and 152,954.74 is: 211,082.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,270.96 : 386,782.14 = 152,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,270.96/386,782.14 = 152,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,270.96x = 386,782.14 × 152,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,270.96x = 59,160,161,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,160,161,660.34/280,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,082.02

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