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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,403.80, 386,963.10 and 153,084.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,403.80, 386,963.10 and 153,084.76 is: 211,260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,403.80 : 386,963.10 = 153,084.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,403.80/386,963.10 = 153,084.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,403.80x = 386,963.10 × 153,084.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,403.80x = 59,238,153,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,238,153,292.36/280,403.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,260.17

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