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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,604.96, 387,228.48 and 153,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,604.96, 387,228.48 and 153,281.12 is: 211,524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,604.96 : 387,228.48 = 153,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,604.96/387,228.48 = 153,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,604.96x = 387,228.48 × 153,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,604.96x = 59,354,815,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,354,815,110.30/280,604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,524.47

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