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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,130.60, 419,904.30 and 153,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,130.60, 419,904.30 and 153,576.20 is: 230,204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,130.60 : 419,904.30 = 153,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,130.60/419,904.30 = 153,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,130.60x = 419,904.30 × 153,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,130.60x = 64,487,306,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,487,306,757.66/280,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,204.44

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