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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,751.08, 387,436.67 and 153,426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,751.08, 387,436.67 and 153,426.68 is: 211,728.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,751.08 : 387,436.67 = 153,426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,751.08/387,436.67 = 153,426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,751.08x = 387,436.67 × 153,426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,751.08x = 59,443,121,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,443,121,988.36/280,751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,728.92

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