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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,803.59, 387,503.24 and 153,480.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,803.59, 387,503.24 and 153,480.09 is: 211,799.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,803.59 : 387,503.24 = 153,480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,803.59/387,503.24 = 153,480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,803.59x = 387,503.24 × 153,480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,803.59x = 59,474,032,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,474,032,150.49/280,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,799.40

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