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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,350.24, 386,887.37 and 153,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,350.24, 386,887.37 and 153,023.10 is: 211,174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,350.24 : 386,887.37 = 153,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,350.24/386,887.37 = 153,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,350.24x = 386,887.37 × 153,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,350.24x = 59,202,703,943.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,202,703,943.13/280,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,174.08

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