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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,450.24, 387,018.40 and 153,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,450.24, 387,018.40 and 153,125.44 is: 211,311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,450.24 : 387,018.40 = 153,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,450.24/387,018.40 = 153,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,450.24x = 387,018.40 × 153,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,450.24x = 59,262,362,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,262,362,788.10/280,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,311.51

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