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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,404.30, 386,963.79 and 153,085.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,404.30, 386,963.79 and 153,085.26 is: 211,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,404.30 : 386,963.79 = 153,085.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,404.30/386,963.79 = 153,085.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,404.30x = 386,963.79 × 153,085.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,404.30x = 59,238,452,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,238,452,402.74/280,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,260.86

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