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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,721.64, 387,396.89 and 153,397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,721.64, 387,396.89 and 153,397.25 is: 211,688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,721.64 : 387,396.89 = 153,397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,721.64/387,396.89 = 153,397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,721.64x = 387,396.89 × 153,397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,721.64x = 59,425,617,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,425,617,584.55/280,721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,688.77

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