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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,414.80, 386,973.72 and 153,093.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,414.80, 386,973.72 and 153,093.33 is: 211,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,414.80 : 386,973.72 = 153,093.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,414.80/386,973.72 = 153,093.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,414.80x = 386,973.72 × 153,093.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,414.80x = 59,243,095,417.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,243,095,417.29/280,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,269.50

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