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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,283.25, 386,792.09 and 152,961.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,283.25, 386,792.09 and 152,961.57 is: 211,087.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,283.25 : 386,792.09 = 152,961.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,283.25/386,792.09 = 152,961.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,283.25x = 386,792.09 × 152,961.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,283.25x = 59,164,324,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,164,324,585.17/280,283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,087.62

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