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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,784.50, 387,476.86 and 153,461.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,784.50, 387,476.86 and 153,461.02 is: 211,773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,784.50 : 387,476.86 = 153,461.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,784.50/387,476.86 = 153,461.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,784.50x = 387,476.86 × 153,461.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,784.50x = 59,462,594,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,462,594,162.00/280,784.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,773.06

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