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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,886.22, 387,622.89 and 153,561.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,886.22, 387,622.89 and 153,561.81 is: 211,915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,886.22 : 387,622.89 = 153,561.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,886.22/387,622.89 = 153,561.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,886.22x = 387,622.89 × 153,561.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,886.22x = 59,524,072,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,524,072,585.83/280,886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,915.25

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