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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,751.94, 387,442.89 and 153,435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,751.94, 387,442.89 and 153,435.78 is: 211,744.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,751.94 : 387,442.89 = 153,435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,751.94/387,442.89 = 153,435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,751.94x = 387,442.89 × 153,435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,751.94x = 59,447,602,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447,602,032.60/280,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,744.23

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