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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,273.56, 386,778.71 and 152,951.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,273.56, 386,778.71 and 152,951.88 is: 211,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,273.56 : 386,778.71 = 152,951.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,273.56/386,778.71 = 152,951.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,273.56x = 386,778.71 × 152,951.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,273.56x = 59,158,530,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,158,530,838.47/280,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,074.25

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