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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,523.70, 387,116.55 and 153,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,523.70, 387,116.55 and 153,199.80 is: 211,412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,523.70 : 387,116.55 = 153,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,523.70/387,116.55 = 153,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,523.70x = 387,116.55 × 153,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,523.70x = 59,306,178,036.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,306,178,036.69/280,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,412.36

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