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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,691.84, 387,350.19 and 153,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,691.84, 387,350.19 and 153,364.70 is: 211,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,691.84 : 387,350.19 = 153,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,691.84/387,350.19 = 153,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,691.84x = 387,350.19 × 153,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,691.84x = 59,405,843,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,405,843,747.54/280,691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,640.80

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