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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,586.76, 387,219.30 and 153,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,586.76, 387,219.30 and 153,270.56 is: 211,518.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,586.76 : 387,219.30 = 153,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,586.76/387,219.30 = 153,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,586.76x = 387,219.30 × 153,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,586.76x = 59,349,317,017.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,349,317,017.71/280,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,518.59

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