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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,676.71, 387,329.34 and 153,349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,676.71, 387,329.34 and 153,349.57 is: 211,619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,676.71 : 387,329.34 = 153,349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,676.71/387,329.34 = 153,349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,676.71x = 387,329.34 × 153,349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,676.71x = 59,396,787,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,396,787,737.38/280,676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,619.94

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