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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,565.86, 387,180.86 and 153,241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,565.86, 387,180.86 and 153,241.74 is: 211,473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,565.86 : 387,180.86 = 153,241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,565.86/387,180.86 = 153,241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,565.86x = 387,180.86 × 153,241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,565.86x = 59,332,268,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,332,268,681.10/280,565.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,473.59

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