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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,540.40, 387,145.24 and 153,215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,540.40, 387,145.24 and 153,215.96 is: 211,437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,540.40 : 387,145.24 = 153,215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,540.40/387,145.24 = 153,215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,540.40x = 387,145.24 × 153,215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,540.40x = 59,316,827,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,316,827,287.26/280,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,437.74

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