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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,756.98, 387,444.78 and 153,432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,756.98, 387,444.78 and 153,432.56 is: 211,737.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,756.98 : 387,444.78 = 153,432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,756.98/387,444.78 = 153,432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,756.98x = 387,444.78 × 153,432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,756.98x = 59,446,642,516.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,446,642,516.81/280,756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,737.01

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