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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,389.04, 386,936.70 and 153,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,389.04, 386,936.70 and 153,064.60 is: 211,229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,389.04 : 386,936.70 = 153,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,389.04/386,936.70 = 153,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,389.04x = 386,936.70 × 153,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,389.04x = 59,226,311,210.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226,311,210.82/280,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,229.05

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