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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,395.13, 386,946.90 and 153,072.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,395.13, 386,946.90 and 153,072.04 is: 211,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,395.13 : 386,946.90 = 153,072.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,395.13/386,946.90 = 153,072.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,395.13x = 386,946.90 × 153,072.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,395.13x = 59,230,751,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,230,751,354.68/280,395.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,240.30

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