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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,374.24, 386,901.68 and 153,025.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,374.24, 386,901.68 and 153,025.12 is: 211,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,374.24 : 386,901.68 = 153,025.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,374.24/386,901.68 = 153,025.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,374.24x = 386,901.68 × 153,025.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,374.24x = 59,205,676,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,205,676,010.20/280,374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,166.60

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