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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,697.74, 387,358.32 and 153,370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,697.74, 387,358.32 and 153,370.60 is: 211,648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,697.74 : 387,358.32 = 153,370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,697.74/387,358.32 = 153,370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,697.74x = 387,358.32 × 153,370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,697.74x = 59,409,377,953.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,409,377,953.39/280,697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,648.94

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