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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,771.14, 387,463.22 and 153,446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,771.14, 387,463.22 and 153,446.70 is: 211,755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,771.14 : 387,463.22 = 153,446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,771.14/387,463.22 = 153,446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,771.14x = 387,463.22 × 153,446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,771.14x = 59,454,952,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,454,952,480.37/280,771.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,755.93

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