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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,422.64, 386,981.26 and 153,098.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,422.64, 386,981.26 and 153,098.22 is: 211,274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,422.64 : 386,981.26 = 153,098.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,422.64/386,981.26 = 153,098.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,422.64x = 386,981.26 × 153,098.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,422.64x = 59,246,142,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,246,142,079.36/280,422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,274.46

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