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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,393.76, 386,950.02 and 153,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,393.76, 386,950.02 and 153,070.32 is: 211,240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,393.76 : 386,950.02 = 153,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,393.76/386,950.02 = 153,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,393.76x = 386,950.02 × 153,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,393.76x = 59,230,563,385.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,230,563,385.41/280,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,240.66

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