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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,976.89, 387,751.17 and 153,649.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,976.89, 387,751.17 and 153,649.75 is: 212,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,976.89 : 387,751.17 = 153,649.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,976.89/387,751.17 = 153,649.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,976.89x = 387,751.17 × 153,649.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,976.89x = 59,577,870,332.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,577,870,332.71/280,976.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,038.33

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