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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,610.91, 387,228.60 and 153,261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,610.91, 387,228.60 and 153,261.90 is: 211,493.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,610.91 : 387,228.60 = 153,261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,610.91/387,228.60 = 153,261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,610.91x = 387,228.60 × 153,261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,610.91x = 59,347,390,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,347,390,970.34/280,610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,493.53

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