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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,606.08, 387,230.09 and 153,282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,606.08, 387,230.09 and 153,282.18 is: 211,525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,606.08 : 387,230.09 = 153,282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,606.08/387,230.09 = 153,282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,606.08x = 387,230.09 × 153,282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,606.08x = 59,355,472,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,355,472,356.80/280,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,525.97

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