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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,677.71, 387,330.72 and 153,350.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,677.71, 387,330.72 and 153,350.57 is: 211,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,677.71 : 387,330.72 = 153,350.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,677.71/387,330.72 = 153,350.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,677.71x = 387,330.72 × 153,350.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,677.71x = 59,397,386,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,397,386,690.51/280,677.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,621.32

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