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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,800.99, 387,499.65 and 153,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,800.99, 387,499.65 and 153,477.50 is: 211,795.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,800.99 : 387,499.65 = 153,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,800.99/387,499.65 = 153,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,800.99x = 387,499.65 × 153,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,800.99x = 59,472,475,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,472,475,595.38/280,800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,795.82

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