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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,611.19, 387,228.93 and 153,262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,611.19, 387,228.93 and 153,262.18 is: 211,493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,611.19 : 387,228.93 = 153,262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,611.19/387,228.93 = 153,262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,611.19x = 387,228.93 × 153,262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,611.19x = 59,347,549,970.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,347,549,970.87/280,611.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,493.88

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