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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,620.52, 387,251.46 and 153,292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,620.52, 387,251.46 and 153,292.84 is: 211,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,620.52 : 387,251.46 = 153,292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,620.52/387,251.46 = 153,292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,620.52x = 387,251.46 × 153,292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,620.52x = 59,362,876,097.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,362,876,097.55/280,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,541.47

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