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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,469.82, 387,048.33 and 153,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,469.82, 387,048.33 and 153,145.52 is: 211,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,469.82 : 387,048.33 = 153,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,469.82/387,048.33 = 153,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,469.82x = 387,048.33 × 153,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,469.82x = 59,274,715,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,274,715,827.74/280,469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,340.80

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