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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,346.40, 386,887.20 and 153,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,346.40, 386,887.20 and 153,028.80 is: 211,184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,346.40 : 386,887.20 = 153,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,346.40/386,887.20 = 153,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,346.40x = 386,887.20 × 153,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,346.40x = 59,204,883,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,204,883,951.36/280,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,184.75

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