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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,772.88, 387,465.63 and 153,448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,772.88, 387,465.63 and 153,448.44 is: 211,758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,772.88 : 387,465.63 = 153,448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,772.88/387,465.63 = 153,448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,772.88x = 387,465.63 × 153,448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,772.88x = 59,455,996,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,455,996,477.12/280,772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,758.33

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