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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,557.54, 387,169.56 and 153,233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,557.54, 387,169.56 and 153,233.64 is: 211,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,557.54 : 387,169.56 = 153,233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,557.54/387,169.56 = 153,233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,557.54x = 387,169.56 × 153,233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,557.54x = 59,327,400,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,327,400,976.00/280,557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,462.51

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