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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,672.72, 387,323.80 and 153,345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,672.72, 387,323.80 and 153,345.56 is: 211,614.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,672.72 : 387,323.80 = 153,345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,672.72/387,323.80 = 153,345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,672.72x = 387,323.80 × 153,345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,672.72x = 59,394,385,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,394,385,012.33/280,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,614.38

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