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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,771.63, 387,463.90 and 153,447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,771.63, 387,463.90 and 153,447.19 is: 211,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,771.63 : 387,463.90 = 153,447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,771.63/387,463.90 = 153,447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,771.63x = 387,463.90 × 153,447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,771.63x = 59,455,246,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,455,246,681.44/280,771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,756.60

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