Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,776.12, 387,470.12 and 153,451.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 280,776.12, 387,470.12 and 153,451.68 is: 211,762.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,776.12 : 387,470.12 = 153,451.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,776.12/387,470.12 = 153,451.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,776.12x = 387,470.12 × 153,451.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,776.12x = 59,457,940,863.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,457,940,863.80/280,776.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,762.81
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