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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,518.88, 387,117.48 and 153,194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,518.88, 387,117.48 and 153,194.47 is: 211,409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,518.88 : 387,117.48 = 153,194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,518.88/387,117.48 = 153,194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,518.88x = 387,117.48 × 153,194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,518.88x = 59,304,257,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,304,257,176.34/280,518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,409.15

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