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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,607.90, 387,224.46 and 153,258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,607.90, 387,224.46 and 153,258.90 is: 211,489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,607.90 : 387,224.46 = 153,258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,607.90/387,224.46 = 153,258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,607.90x = 387,224.46 × 153,258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,607.90x = 59,345,594,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,345,594,792.69/280,607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,489.39

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