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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,760.38, 387,448.46 and 153,435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,760.38, 387,448.46 and 153,435.97 is: 211,741.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,760.38 : 387,448.46 = 153,435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,760.38/387,448.46 = 153,435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,760.38x = 387,448.46 × 153,435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,760.38x = 59,448,531,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,448,531,440.70/280,760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,741.17

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