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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,430.39, 386,975.93 and 153,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,430.39, 386,975.93 and 153,105.68 is: 211,276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,430.39 : 386,975.93 = 153,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,430.39/386,975.93 = 153,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,430.39x = 386,975.93 × 153,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,430.39x = 59,248,210,205.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248,210,205.87/280,430.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,276.00

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