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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,608.62, 387,248.38 and 153,292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,608.62, 387,248.38 and 153,292.41 is: 211,548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,608.62 : 387,248.38 = 153,292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,608.62/387,248.38 = 153,292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,608.62x = 387,248.38 × 153,292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,608.62x = 59,362,237,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,362,237,055.56/280,608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,548.16

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