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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,426.75, 386,986.91 and 153,102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,426.75, 386,986.91 and 153,102.34 is: 211,280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,426.75 : 386,986.91 = 153,102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,426.75/386,986.91 = 153,102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,426.75x = 386,986.91 × 153,102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,426.75x = 59,248,600,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248,600,885.66/280,426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,280.13

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