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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,769.88, 387,461.50 and 153,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,769.88, 387,461.50 and 153,445.44 is: 211,754.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,769.88 : 387,461.50 = 153,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,769.88/387,461.50 = 153,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,769.88x = 387,461.50 × 153,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,769.88x = 59,454,199,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,454,199,966.95/280,769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,754.20

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