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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,610.19, 387,227.55 and 153,261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,610.19, 387,227.55 and 153,261.18 is: 211,492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,610.19 : 387,227.55 = 153,261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,610.19/387,227.55 = 153,261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,610.19x = 387,227.55 × 153,261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,610.19x = 59,346,951,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,346,951,241.51/280,610.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,492.50

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