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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,667.71, 387,316.92 and 153,340.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,667.71, 387,316.92 and 153,340.57 is: 211,607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,667.71 : 387,316.92 = 153,340.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,667.71/387,316.92 = 153,340.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,667.71x = 387,316.92 × 153,340.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,667.71x = 59,391,397,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,391,397,283.44/280,667.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,607.52

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