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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,613.52, 387,241.80 and 153,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,613.52, 387,241.80 and 153,285.84 is: 211,531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,613.52 : 387,241.80 = 153,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,613.52/387,241.80 = 153,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,613.52x = 387,241.80 × 153,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,613.52x = 59,358,684,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,358,684,596.11/280,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,531.81

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