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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,558.44, 387,170.64 and 153,234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,558.44, 387,170.64 and 153,234.34 is: 211,463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,558.44 : 387,170.64 = 153,234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,558.44/387,170.64 = 153,234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,558.44x = 387,170.64 × 153,234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,558.44x = 59,327,837,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,327,837,487.78/280,558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,463.39

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