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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,764.63, 387,454.25 and 153,440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,764.63, 387,454.25 and 153,440.19 is: 211,746.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,764.63 : 387,454.25 = 153,440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,764.63/387,454.25 = 153,440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,764.63x = 387,454.25 × 153,440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,764.63x = 59,451,054,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,451,054,119.91/280,764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,746.95

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