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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,376.28, 386,904.60 and 153,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,376.28, 386,904.60 and 153,049.68 is: 211,200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,376.28 : 386,904.60 = 153,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,376.28/386,904.60 = 153,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,376.28x = 386,904.60 × 153,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,376.28x = 59,215,625,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,215,625,220.53/280,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,200.55

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