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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,425.06, 386,984.58 and 153,100.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,425.06, 386,984.58 and 153,100.65 is: 211,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,425.06 : 386,984.58 = 153,100.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,425.06/386,984.58 = 153,100.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,425.06x = 386,984.58 × 153,100.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,425.06x = 59,247,591,008.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247,591,008.09/280,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,277.81

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