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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,445.69, 387,012.94 and 153,121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,445.69, 387,012.94 and 153,121.19 is: 211,306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,445.69 : 387,012.94 = 153,121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,445.69/387,012.94 = 153,121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,445.69x = 387,012.94 × 153,121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,445.69x = 59,259,879,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,259,879,600.33/280,445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,306.08

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