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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,669.74, 387,350.55 and 153,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,669.74, 387,350.55 and 153,364.20 is: 211,656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,669.74 : 387,350.55 = 153,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,669.74/387,350.55 = 153,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,669.74x = 387,350.55 × 153,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,669.74x = 59,405,707,220.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,405,707,220.31/280,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,656.97

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