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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,897.50, 387,638.56 and 151,835.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,897.50, 387,638.56 and 151,835.55 is: 209,533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,897.50 : 387,638.56 = 151,835.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,897.50/387,638.56 = 151,835.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,897.50x = 387,638.56 × 151,835.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,897.50x = 58,857,313,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,857,313,958.81/280,897.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,533.06

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