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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,446.30, 387,011.52 and 153,119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,446.30, 387,011.52 and 153,119.16 is: 211,302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,446.30 : 387,011.52 = 153,119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,446.30/387,011.52 = 153,119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,446.30x = 387,011.52 × 153,119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,446.30x = 59,258,878,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,258,878,852.72/280,446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,302.05

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