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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,858.32, 387,592.92 and 153,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,858.32, 387,592.92 and 153,540.72 is: 211,890.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,858.32 : 387,592.92 = 153,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,858.32/387,592.92 = 153,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,858.32x = 387,592.92 × 153,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,858.32x = 59,511,296,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,511,296,003.70/280,858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,890.81

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