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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,394.88, 386,946.55 and 153,071.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,394.88, 386,946.55 and 153,071.79 is: 211,239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,394.88 : 386,946.55 = 153,071.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,394.88/386,946.55 = 153,071.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,394.88x = 386,946.55 × 153,071.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,394.88x = 59,230,601,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,230,601,042.82/280,394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,239.95

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