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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,435.56, 386,999.14 and 153,110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,435.56, 386,999.14 and 153,110.76 is: 211,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,435.56 : 386,999.14 = 153,110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,435.56/386,999.14 = 153,110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,435.56x = 386,999.14 × 153,110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,435.56x = 59,253,732,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,253,732,444.75/280,435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,291.79

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