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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,710.96, 387,382.11 and 153,386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,710.96, 387,382.11 and 153,386.55 is: 211,673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,710.96 : 387,382.11 = 153,386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,710.96/387,382.11 = 153,386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,710.96x = 387,382.11 × 153,386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,710.96x = 59,419,205,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,419,205,384.62/280,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,673.98

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