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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,606.83, 387,231.13 and 153,282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,606.83, 387,231.13 and 153,282.93 is: 211,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,606.83 : 387,231.13 = 153,282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,606.83/387,231.13 = 153,282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,606.83x = 387,231.13 × 153,282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,606.83x = 59,355,922,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,355,922,193.61/280,606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,527.00

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