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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,160.60, 419,949.30 and 153,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,160.60, 419,949.30 and 153,606.20 is: 230,249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,160.60 : 419,949.30 = 153,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,160.60/419,949.30 = 153,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,160.60x = 419,949.30 × 153,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,160.60x = 64,506,816,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,506,816,165.66/280,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,249.42

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