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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,629, 387,294.66 and 153,323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,629, 387,294.66 and 153,323.76 is: 211,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,629 : 387,294.66 = 153,323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,629/387,294.66 = 153,323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,629x = 387,294.66 × 153,323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,629x = 59,381,473,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381,473,499.12/280,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,601.34

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