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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,666.89, 387,315.59 and 153,343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,666.89, 387,315.59 and 153,343.53 is: 211,611.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,666.89 : 387,315.59 = 153,343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,666.89/387,315.59 = 153,343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,666.89x = 387,315.59 × 153,343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,666.89x = 59,392,339,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,392,339,027.92/280,666.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,611.49

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