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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,573.71, 387,193.74 and 153,249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,573.71, 387,193.74 and 153,249.27 is: 211,485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,573.71 : 387,193.74 = 153,249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,573.71/387,193.74 = 153,249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,573.71x = 387,193.74 × 153,249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,573.71x = 59,337,158,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,337,158,003.57/280,573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,485.10

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