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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,388.80, 386,942.56 and 153,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,388.80, 386,942.56 and 153,069.76 is: 211,239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,388.80 : 386,942.56 = 153,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,388.80/386,942.56 = 153,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,388.80x = 386,942.56 × 153,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,388.80x = 59,229,204,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,229,204,792.99/280,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,239.55

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