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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,653.84, 387,287.82 and 153,304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,653.84, 387,287.82 and 153,304.92 is: 211,552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,653.84 : 387,287.82 = 153,304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,653.84/387,287.82 = 153,304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,653.84x = 387,287.82 × 153,304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,653.84x = 59,373,128,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,373,128,262.07/280,653.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,552.88

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