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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,892.06, 387,631.02 and 153,567.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,892.06, 387,631.02 and 153,567.62 is: 211,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,892.06 : 387,631.02 = 153,567.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,892.06/387,631.02 = 153,567.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,892.06x = 387,631.02 × 153,567.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,892.06x = 59,527,573,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,573,179.57/280,892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,923.30

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