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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,393.88, 386,945.17 and 153,070.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,393.88, 386,945.17 and 153,070.79 is: 211,238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,393.88 : 386,945.17 = 153,070.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,393.88/386,945.17 = 153,070.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,393.88x = 386,945.17 × 153,070.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,393.88x = 59,230,000,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,230,000,541.18/280,393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,238.57

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