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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,749.58, 387,434.60 and 153,425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,749.58, 387,434.60 and 153,425.18 is: 211,726.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,749.58 : 387,434.60 = 153,425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,749.58/387,434.60 = 153,425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,749.58x = 387,434.60 × 153,425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,749.58x = 59,442,222,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,442,222,476.10/280,749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,726.85

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