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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,348.20, 386,869.68 and 153,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,348.20, 386,869.68 and 153,023.76 is: 211,166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,348.20 : 386,869.68 = 153,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,348.20/386,869.68 = 153,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,348.20x = 386,869.68 × 153,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,348.20x = 59,200,253,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,200,253,063.60/280,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,166.87

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