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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,606.70, 387,245.55 and 153,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,606.70, 387,245.55 and 153,284.38 is: 211,536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,606.70 : 387,245.55 = 153,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,606.70/387,245.55 = 153,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,606.70x = 387,245.55 × 153,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,606.70x = 59,358,694,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,358,694,039.51/280,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,536.98

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