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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,325.92, 386,858.08 and 153,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,325.92, 386,858.08 and 153,009.76 is: 211,158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,325.92 : 386,858.08 = 153,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,325.92/386,858.08 = 153,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,325.92x = 386,858.08 × 153,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,325.92x = 59,193,061,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,193,061,974.86/280,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,158.00

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