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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,426.00, 386,985.88 and 153,101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,426.00, 386,985.88 and 153,101.59 is: 211,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,426.00 : 386,985.88 = 153,101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,426.00/386,985.88 = 153,101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,426.00x = 386,985.88 × 153,101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,426.00x = 59,248,152,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248,152,185.33/280,426.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,279.10

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