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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,590.40, 387,223.68 and 153,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,590.40, 387,223.68 and 153,277.76 is: 211,528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,590.40 : 387,223.68 = 153,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,590.40/387,223.68 = 153,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,590.40x = 387,223.68 × 153,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,590.40x = 59,352,778,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,352,778,289.36/280,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,528.19

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