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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,420.63, 386,978.44 and 153,096.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,420.63, 386,978.44 and 153,096.22 is: 211,271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,420.63 : 386,978.44 = 153,096.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,420.63/386,978.44 = 153,096.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,420.63x = 386,978.44 × 153,096.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,420.63x = 59,244,936,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,244,936,385.50/280,420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,271.68

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