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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,781.60, 387,477.92 and 153,458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,781.60, 387,477.92 and 153,458.10 is: 211,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,781.60 : 387,477.92 = 153,458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,781.60/387,477.92 = 153,458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,781.60x = 387,477.92 × 153,458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,781.60x = 59,461,625,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,461,625,778.80/280,781.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,771.81

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