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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,366.28, 386,910.90 and 153,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,366.28, 386,910.90 and 153,053 is: 211,216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,366.28 : 386,910.90 = 153,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,366.28/386,910.90 = 153,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,366.28x = 386,910.90 × 153,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,366.28x = 59,217,873,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,217,873,977.70/280,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,216.11

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