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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,930.26, 387,685.25 and 153,605.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,930.26, 387,685.25 and 153,605.86 is: 211,976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,930.26 : 387,685.25 = 153,605.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,930.26/387,685.25 = 153,605.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,930.26x = 387,685.25 × 153,605.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,930.26x = 59,550,726,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,550,726,235.57/280,930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,976.90

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