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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,614.37, 387,256.34 and 153,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,614.37, 387,256.34 and 153,298.16 is: 211,556.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,614.37 : 387,256.34 = 153,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,614.37/387,256.34 = 153,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,614.37x = 387,256.34 × 153,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,614.37x = 59,365,684,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,365,684,370.33/280,614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,556.11

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