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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,765.63, 387,455.71 and 153,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,765.63, 387,455.71 and 153,441.24 is: 211,748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,765.63 : 387,455.71 = 153,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,765.63/387,455.71 = 153,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,765.63x = 387,455.71 × 153,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,765.63x = 59,451,684,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,451,684,587.48/280,765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,748.44

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