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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,497.72, 387,084.30 and 153,172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,497.72, 387,084.30 and 153,172.92 is: 211,377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,497.72 : 387,084.30 = 153,172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,497.72/387,084.30 = 153,172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,497.72x = 387,084.30 × 153,172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,497.72x = 59,290,832,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,290,832,517.16/280,497.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,377.24

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