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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,521.01, 387,120.41 and 153,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,521.01, 387,120.41 and 153,196.60 is: 211,412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,521.01 : 387,120.41 = 153,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,521.01/387,120.41 = 153,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,521.01x = 387,120.41 × 153,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,521.01x = 59,305,530,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,305,530,602.61/280,521.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,412.08

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