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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,921.42, 387,668.90 and 153,595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,921.42, 387,668.90 and 153,595.66 is: 211,960.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,921.42 : 387,668.90 = 153,595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,921.42/387,668.90 = 153,595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,921.42x = 387,668.90 × 153,595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,921.42x = 59,544,260,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,544,260,556.97/280,921.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,960.56

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