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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,616.52, 387,245.94 and 153,288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,616.52, 387,245.94 and 153,288.84 is: 211,535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,616.52 : 387,245.94 = 153,288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,616.52/387,245.94 = 153,288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,616.52x = 387,245.94 × 153,288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,616.52x = 59,360,480,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,360,480,937.31/280,616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,535.95

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