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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,692.21, 387,354.92 and 151,630.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,692.21, 387,354.92 and 151,630.66 is: 209,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,692.21 : 387,354.92 = 151,630.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,692.21/387,354.92 = 151,630.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,692.21x = 387,354.92 × 151,630.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,692.21x = 58,734,882,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,734,882,173.85/280,692.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,250.13

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