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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,606.41, 387,222.39 and 153,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,606.41, 387,222.39 and 153,257.40 is: 211,487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,606.41 : 387,222.39 = 153,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,606.41/387,222.39 = 153,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,606.41x = 387,222.39 × 153,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,606.41x = 59,344,696,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,344,696,713.19/280,606.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,487.32

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