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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,443.39, 386,993.86 and 153,118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,443.39, 386,993.86 and 153,118.68 is: 211,293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,443.39 : 386,993.86 = 153,118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,443.39/386,993.86 = 153,118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,443.39x = 386,993.86 × 153,118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,443.39x = 59,255,989,011.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,255,989,011.30/280,443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,293.94

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