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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,920.42, 387,667.53 and 153,594.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,920.42, 387,667.53 and 153,594.66 is: 211,959.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,920.42 : 387,667.53 = 153,594.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,920.42/387,667.53 = 153,594.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,920.42x = 387,667.53 × 153,594.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,920.42x = 59,543,662,463.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,543,662,463.39/280,920.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,959.18

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