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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,644.52, 387,284.58 and 153,316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,644.52, 387,284.58 and 153,316.84 is: 211,574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,644.52 : 387,284.58 = 153,316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,644.52/387,284.58 = 153,316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,644.52x = 387,284.58 × 153,316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,644.52x = 59,377,247,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,377,247,986.33/280,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,574.59

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