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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,340.59, 386,855.58 and 152,991.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,340.59, 386,855.58 and 152,991.58 is: 211,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,340.59 : 386,855.58 = 152,991.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,340.59/386,855.58 = 152,991.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,340.59x = 386,855.58 × 152,991.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,340.59x = 59,185,646,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,185,646,416.02/280,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,120.50

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