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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,760.78, 387,476.60 and 153,455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,760.78, 387,476.60 and 153,455.51 is: 211,783.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,760.78 : 387,476.60 = 153,455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,760.78/387,476.60 = 153,455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,760.78x = 387,476.60 × 153,455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,760.78x = 59,460,419,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,460,419,467.48/280,760.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,783.21

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