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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,563.22, 387,177.24 and 153,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,563.22, 387,177.24 and 153,239.12 is: 211,469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,563.22 : 387,177.24 = 153,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,563.22/387,177.24 = 153,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,563.22x = 387,177.24 × 153,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,563.22x = 59,330,699,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,330,699,541.63/280,563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,469.98

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