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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,847.54, 387,567.63 and 153,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,847.54, 387,567.63 and 153,523.44 is: 211,861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,847.54 : 387,567.63 = 153,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,847.54/387,567.63 = 153,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,847.54x = 387,567.63 × 153,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,847.54x = 59,500,715,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,500,715,790.25/280,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,861.27

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