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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,688.24, 387,345.21 and 153,361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,688.24, 387,345.21 and 153,361.10 is: 211,635.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,688.24 : 387,345.21 = 153,361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,688.24/387,345.21 = 153,361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,688.24x = 387,345.21 × 153,361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,688.24x = 59,403,687,485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,403,687,485.33/280,688.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,635.83

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