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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,564.71, 387,181.31 and 153,240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,564.71, 387,181.31 and 153,240.27 is: 211,472.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,564.71 : 387,181.31 = 153,240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,564.71/387,181.31 = 153,240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,564.71x = 387,181.31 × 153,240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,564.71x = 59,331,767,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,331,767,717.15/280,564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,472.67

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