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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,343.80, 386,868.28 and 153,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,343.80, 386,868.28 and 153,021.52 is: 211,166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,343.80 : 386,868.28 = 153,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,343.80/386,868.28 = 153,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,343.80x = 386,868.28 × 153,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,343.80x = 59,199,172,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,199,172,245.39/280,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,166.33

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