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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,699.38, 387,360.54 and 153,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,699.38, 387,360.54 and 153,372.24 is: 211,651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,699.38 : 387,360.54 = 153,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,699.38/387,360.54 = 153,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,699.38x = 387,360.54 × 153,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,699.38x = 59,410,353,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,410,353,707.41/280,699.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,651.18

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