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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,613.19, 387,231.69 and 153,264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,613.19, 387,231.69 and 153,264.18 is: 211,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,613.19 : 387,231.69 = 153,264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,613.19/387,231.69 = 153,264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,613.19x = 387,231.69 × 153,264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,613.19x = 59,348,747,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,348,747,437.86/280,613.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,496.64

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