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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,595.52, 387,216.96 and 153,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,595.52, 387,216.96 and 153,267.84 is: 211,506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,595.52 : 387,216.96 = 153,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,595.52/387,216.96 = 153,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,595.52x = 387,216.96 × 153,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,595.52x = 59,347,907,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,347,907,070.57/280,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,506.97

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