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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,363.77, 386,901.84 and 153,039.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,363.77, 386,901.84 and 153,039.33 is: 211,194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,363.77 : 386,901.84 = 153,039.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,363.77/386,901.84 = 153,039.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,363.77x = 386,901.84 × 153,039.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,363.77x = 59,211,198,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,211,198,369.37/280,363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,194.19

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