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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,423.64, 386,982.64 and 153,099.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,423.64, 386,982.64 and 153,099.22 is: 211,275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,423.64 : 386,982.64 = 153,099.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,423.64/386,982.64 = 153,099.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,423.64x = 386,982.64 × 153,099.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,423.64x = 59,246,740,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,246,740,337.54/280,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,275.84

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