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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,870.69, 387,601.55 and 153,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,870.69, 387,601.55 and 153,546.28 is: 211,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,870.69 : 387,601.55 = 153,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,870.69/387,601.55 = 153,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,870.69x = 387,601.55 × 153,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,870.69x = 59,514,778,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,514,778,007.75/280,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,893.87

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