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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,606.95, 387,245.90 and 153,284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,606.95, 387,245.90 and 153,284.63 is: 211,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,606.95 : 387,245.90 = 153,284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,606.95/387,245.90 = 153,284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,606.95x = 387,245.90 × 153,284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,606.95x = 59,358,843,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,358,843,734.09/280,606.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,537.33

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