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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,695.74, 387,355.56 and 153,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,695.74, 387,355.56 and 153,368.60 is: 211,646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,695.74 : 387,355.56 = 153,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,695.74/387,355.56 = 153,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,695.74x = 387,355.56 × 153,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,695.74x = 59,408,179,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,408,179,939.42/280,695.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,646.18

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