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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,627.74, 387,251.73 and 153,278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,627.74, 387,251.73 and 153,278.73 is: 211,516.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,627.74 : 387,251.73 = 153,278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,627.74/387,251.73 = 153,278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,627.74x = 387,251.73 × 153,278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,627.74x = 59,357,453,364.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,357,453,364.70/280,627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,516.70

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