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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,325.26, 386,844.96 and 152,998.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,325.26, 386,844.96 and 152,998.66 is: 211,136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,325.26 : 386,844.96 = 152,998.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,325.26/386,844.96 = 152,998.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,325.26x = 386,844.96 × 152,998.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,325.26x = 59,186,760,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,760,507.75/280,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,136.02

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