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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,610.82, 387,253.35 and 153,287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,610.82, 387,253.35 and 153,287.28 is: 211,542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,610.82 : 387,253.35 = 153,287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,610.82/387,253.35 = 153,287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,610.82x = 387,253.35 × 153,287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,610.82x = 59,361,012,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,361,012,692.39/280,610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,542.14

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