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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,468.41, 387,044.87 and 153,143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,468.41, 387,044.87 and 153,143.10 is: 211,336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,468.41 : 387,044.87 = 153,143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,468.41/387,044.87 = 153,143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,468.41x = 387,044.87 × 153,143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,468.41x = 59,273,250,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,273,250,465.18/280,468.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,336.64

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