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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,595.46, 387,210.48 and 153,275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,595.46, 387,210.48 and 153,275.58 is: 211,514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,595.46 : 387,210.48 = 153,275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,595.46/387,210.48 = 153,275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,595.46x = 387,210.48 × 153,275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,595.46x = 59,349,910,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,349,910,904.08/280,595.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,514.15

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