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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,814.33, 387,523.97 and 153,489.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,814.33, 387,523.97 and 153,489.92 is: 211,816.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,814.33 : 387,523.97 = 153,489.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,814.33/387,523.97 = 153,489.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,814.33x = 387,523.97 × 153,489.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,814.33x = 59,481,024,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,481,024,505.92/280,814.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,816.20

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