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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,426.84, 386,990.34 and 153,105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,426.84, 386,990.34 and 153,105.32 is: 211,286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,426.84 : 386,990.34 = 153,105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,426.84/386,990.34 = 153,105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,426.84x = 386,990.34 × 153,105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,426.84x = 59,250,279,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,250,279,842.61/280,426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,286.05

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