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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,521.20, 387,113.10 and 153,197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,521.20, 387,113.10 and 153,197.30 is: 211,408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,521.20 : 387,113.10 = 153,197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,521.20/387,113.10 = 153,197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,521.20x = 387,113.10 × 153,197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,521.20x = 59,304,681,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,304,681,714.63/280,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,408.91

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