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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,841.72, 387,559.89 and 153,518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,841.72, 387,559.89 and 153,518.22 is: 211,854.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,841.72 : 387,559.89 = 153,518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,841.72/387,559.89 = 153,518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,841.72x = 387,559.89 × 153,518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,841.72x = 59,497,504,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,497,504,456.20/280,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,854.23

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