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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,466.88, 387,053.34 and 153,152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,466.88, 387,053.34 and 153,152.16 is: 211,354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,466.88 : 387,053.34 = 153,152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,466.88/387,053.34 = 153,152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,466.88x = 387,053.34 × 153,152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,466.88x = 59,278,055,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,278,055,056.21/280,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,354.92

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