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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,348.74, 386,885.30 and 153,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,348.74, 386,885.30 and 153,021.60 is: 211,172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,348.74 : 386,885.30 = 153,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,348.74/386,885.30 = 153,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,348.74x = 386,885.30 × 153,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,348.74x = 59,201,806,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,201,806,857.37/280,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,172.01

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