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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,881.92, 387,618.42 and 153,557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,881.92, 387,618.42 and 153,557.52 is: 211,910.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,881.92 : 387,618.42 = 153,557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,881.92/387,618.42 = 153,557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,881.92x = 387,618.42 × 153,557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,881.92x = 59,521,721,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,521,721,343.43/280,881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,910.12

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