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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,351.68, 386,870.67 and 153,002.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,351.68, 386,870.67 and 153,002.58 is: 211,135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,351.68 : 386,870.67 = 153,002.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,351.68/386,870.67 = 153,002.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,351.68x = 386,870.67 × 153,002.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,351.68x = 59,192,210,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,192,210,636.33/280,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,135.57

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