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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,293.92, 386,813.92 and 152,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,293.92, 386,813.92 and 152,977.76 is: 211,113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,293.92 : 386,813.92 = 152,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,293.92/386,813.92 = 152,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,293.92x = 386,813.92 × 152,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,293.92x = 59,173,927,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,173,927,018.42/280,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,113.84

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