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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,983.89, 387,760.83 and 153,656.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,983.89, 387,760.83 and 153,656.75 is: 212,047.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,983.89 : 387,760.83 = 153,656.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,983.89/387,760.83 = 153,656.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,983.89x = 387,760.83 × 153,656.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,983.89x = 59,582,068,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,582,068,915.10/280,983.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,047.99

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