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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,601.52, 387,225.24 and 153,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,601.52, 387,225.24 and 153,273.84 is: 211,515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,601.52 : 387,225.24 = 153,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,601.52/387,225.24 = 153,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,601.52x = 387,225.24 × 153,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,601.52x = 59,351,499,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,351,499,479.72/280,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,515.25

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