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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,624.15, 387,261.25 and 151,562.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,624.15, 387,261.25 and 151,562.69 is: 209,156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,624.15 : 387,261.25 = 151,562.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,624.15/387,261.25 = 151,562.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,624.15x = 387,261.25 × 151,562.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,624.15x = 58,694,358,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,694,358,950.66/280,624.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,156.48

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