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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,613.37, 387,254.96 and 153,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,613.37, 387,254.96 and 153,297.16 is: 211,554.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,613.37 : 387,254.96 = 153,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,613.37/387,254.96 = 153,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,613.37x = 387,254.96 × 153,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,613.37x = 59,365,085,563.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,365,085,563.91/280,613.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,554.73

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