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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,625.86, 387,245.46 and 153,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,625.86, 387,245.46 and 153,301.42 is: 211,546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,625.86 : 387,245.46 = 153,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,625.86/387,245.46 = 153,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,625.86x = 387,245.46 × 153,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,625.86x = 59,365,278,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,365,278,906.55/280,625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,546.00

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