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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,674.36, 387,330.62 and 153,350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,674.36, 387,330.62 and 153,350.87 is: 211,624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,674.36 : 387,330.62 = 153,350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,674.36/387,330.62 = 153,350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,674.36x = 387,330.62 × 153,350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,674.36x = 59,397,484,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,397,484,851.23/280,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,624.19

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