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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,614.19, 387,233.07 and 153,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,614.19, 387,233.07 and 153,265.18 is: 211,498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,614.19 : 387,233.07 = 153,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,614.19/387,233.07 = 153,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,614.19x = 387,233.07 × 153,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,614.19x = 59,349,346,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,349,346,175.50/280,614.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,498.02

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