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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,675.59, 387,327.79 and 153,348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,675.59, 387,327.79 and 153,348.45 is: 211,618.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,675.59 : 387,327.79 = 153,348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,675.59/387,327.79 = 153,348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,675.59x = 387,327.79 × 153,348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,675.59x = 59,396,116,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,396,116,238.43/280,675.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,618.39

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