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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,303.72, 386,813.74 and 152,980.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,303.72, 386,813.74 and 152,980.22 is: 211,109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,303.72 : 386,813.74 = 152,980.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,303.72/386,813.74 = 152,980.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,303.72x = 386,813.74 × 152,980.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,303.72x = 59,174,850,279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,174,850,279.32/280,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,109.76

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