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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,514.40, 387,112.95 and 153,193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,514.40, 387,112.95 and 153,193.74 is: 211,409.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,514.40 : 387,112.95 = 153,193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,514.40/387,112.95 = 153,193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,514.40x = 387,112.95 × 153,193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,514.40x = 59,303,280,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,303,280,612.93/280,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,409.04

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