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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,813.30, 387,522.55 and 153,488.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,813.30, 387,522.55 and 153,488.89 is: 211,814.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,813.30 : 387,522.55 = 153,488.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,813.30/387,522.55 = 153,488.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,813.30x = 387,522.55 × 153,488.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,813.30x = 59,480,406,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,480,406,725.73/280,813.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,814.78

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