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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,424.64, 386,984.02 and 153,100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,424.64, 386,984.02 and 153,100.22 is: 211,277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,424.64 : 386,984.02 = 153,100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,424.64/386,984.02 = 153,100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,424.64x = 386,984.02 × 153,100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,424.64x = 59,247,338,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247,338,598.48/280,424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,277.22

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