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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,411.39, 386,953.07 and 153,062.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,411.39, 386,953.07 and 153,062.38 is: 211,218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,411.39 : 386,953.07 = 153,062.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,411.39/386,953.07 = 153,062.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,411.39x = 386,953.07 × 153,062.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,411.39x = 59,227,957,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,227,957,842.51/280,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,218.09

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