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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,920.98, 387,670.96 and 153,596.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,920.98, 387,670.96 and 153,596.58 is: 211,963.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,920.98 : 387,670.96 = 153,596.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,920.98/387,670.96 = 153,596.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,920.98x = 387,670.96 × 153,596.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,920.98x = 59,544,932,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,544,932,798.44/280,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,963.28

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