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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,277.96, 386,791.74 and 152,961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,277.96, 386,791.74 and 152,961.74 is: 211,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,277.96 : 386,791.74 = 152,961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,277.96/386,791.74 = 152,961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,277.96x = 386,791.74 × 152,961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,277.96x = 59,164,337,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,164,337,568.03/280,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,091.65

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