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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,684.71, 387,340.38 and 153,357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,684.71, 387,340.38 and 153,357.57 is: 211,630.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,684.71 : 387,340.38 = 153,357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,684.71/387,340.38 = 153,357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,684.71x = 387,340.38 × 153,357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,684.71x = 59,401,579,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,401,579,439.68/280,684.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,630.98

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