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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,410.33, 386,951.61 and 153,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,410.33, 386,951.61 and 153,061.32 is: 211,216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,410.33 : 386,951.61 = 153,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,410.33/386,951.61 = 153,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,410.33x = 386,951.61 × 153,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,410.33x = 59,227,324,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,227,324,202.73/280,410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,216.63

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