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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,766.79, 387,484.89 and 153,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,766.79, 387,484.89 and 153,461.52 is: 211,791.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,766.79 : 387,484.89 = 153,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,766.79/387,484.89 = 153,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,766.79x = 387,484.89 × 153,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,766.79x = 59,464,020,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,464,020,196.43/280,766.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,791.50

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