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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,672.74, 387,354.69 and 153,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,672.74, 387,354.69 and 153,367.20 is: 211,661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,672.74 : 387,354.69 = 153,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,672.74/387,354.69 = 153,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,672.74x = 387,354.69 × 153,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,672.74x = 59,407,504,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,407,504,212.17/280,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,661.11

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