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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,690.74, 387,348.66 and 153,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,690.74, 387,348.66 and 153,363.60 is: 211,639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,690.74 : 387,348.66 = 153,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,690.74/387,348.66 = 153,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,690.74x = 387,348.66 × 153,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,690.74x = 59,405,184,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,405,184,952.78/280,690.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,639.28

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