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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,702.38, 387,364.68 and 153,375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,702.38, 387,364.68 and 153,375.24 is: 211,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,702.38 : 387,364.68 = 153,375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,702.38/387,364.68 = 153,375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,702.38x = 387,364.68 × 153,375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,702.38x = 59,412,150,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,412,150,762.52/280,702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,655.32

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