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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,702.84, 387,370.02 and 151,641.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,702.84, 387,370.02 and 151,641.36 is: 209,265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,702.84 : 387,370.02 = 151,641.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,702.84/387,370.02 = 151,641.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,702.84x = 387,370.02 × 151,641.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,702.84x = 58,741,316,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,741,316,656.03/280,702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,265.13

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