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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,281.76, 386,788.72 and 152,957.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,281.76, 386,788.72 and 152,957.35 is: 211,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,281.76 : 386,788.72 = 152,957.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,281.76/386,788.72 = 152,957.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,281.76x = 386,788.72 × 152,957.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,281.76x = 59,162,179,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,162,179,791.28/280,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,081.09

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