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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,760.30, 387,448.35 and 153,435.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,760.30, 387,448.35 and 153,435.89 is: 211,741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,760.30 : 387,448.35 = 153,435.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,760.30/387,448.35 = 153,435.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,760.30x = 387,448.35 × 153,435.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,760.30x = 59,448,483,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,448,483,379.90/280,760.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,741.06

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