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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,401.78, 386,948.43 and 153,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,401.78, 386,948.43 and 153,079.50 is: 211,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,401.78 : 386,948.43 = 153,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,401.78/386,948.43 = 153,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,401.78x = 386,948.43 × 153,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,401.78x = 59,233,872,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233,872,190.19/280,401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,246.42

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