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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,339.80, 386,862.76 and 153,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,339.80, 386,862.76 and 153,017.52 is: 211,160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,339.80 : 386,862.76 = 153,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,339.80/386,862.76 = 153,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,339.80x = 386,862.76 × 153,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,339.80x = 59,196,780,115.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196,780,115.56/280,339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,160.81

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