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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,521.14, 387,120.59 and 153,196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,521.14, 387,120.59 and 153,196.74 is: 211,412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,521.14 : 387,120.59 = 153,196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,521.14/387,120.59 = 153,196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,521.14x = 387,120.59 × 153,196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,521.14x = 59,305,611,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,305,611,608.89/280,521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,412.28

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