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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,732.08, 387,403.88 and 153,408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,732.08, 387,403.88 and 153,408.44 is: 211,700.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,732.08 : 387,403.88 = 153,408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,732.08/387,403.88 = 153,408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,732.08x = 387,403.88 × 153,408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,732.08x = 59,431,024,880.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,431,024,880.75/280,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,700.16

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