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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,672.56, 387,314.04 and 153,324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,672.56, 387,314.04 and 153,324.72 is: 211,580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,672.56 : 387,314.04 = 153,324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,672.56/387,314.04 = 153,324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,672.56x = 387,314.04 × 153,324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,672.56x = 59,384,816,735.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,384,816,735.07/280,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,580.42

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