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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,730.16, 387,405.36 and 153,403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,730.16, 387,405.36 and 153,403.44 is: 211,695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,730.16 : 387,405.36 = 153,403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,730.16/387,405.36 = 153,403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,730.16x = 387,405.36 × 153,403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,730.16x = 59,429,314,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,429,314,898.44/280,730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,695.51

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