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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,563.47, 387,177.59 and 153,239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,563.47, 387,177.59 and 153,239.37 is: 211,470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,563.47 : 387,177.59 = 153,239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,563.47/387,177.59 = 153,239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,563.47x = 387,177.59 × 153,239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,563.47x = 59,330,847,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,330,847,267.63/280,563.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,470.32

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