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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,611.56, 387,229.86 and 153,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,611.56, 387,229.86 and 153,263.72 is: 211,496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,611.56 : 387,229.86 = 153,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,611.56/387,229.86 = 153,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,611.56x = 387,229.86 × 153,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,611.56x = 59,348,288,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,348,288,838.68/280,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,496.24

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