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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,826.28, 387,540.24 and 153,502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,826.28, 387,540.24 and 153,502.38 is: 211,833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,826.28 : 387,540.24 = 153,502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,826.28/387,540.24 = 153,502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,826.28x = 387,540.24 × 153,502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,826.28x = 59,488,349,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,488,349,185.77/280,826.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,833.27

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