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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,990.39, 387,769.80 and 153,663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,990.39, 387,769.80 and 153,663.25 is: 212,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,990.39 : 387,769.80 = 153,663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,990.39/387,769.80 = 153,663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,990.39x = 387,769.80 × 153,663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,990.39x = 59,585,967,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,585,967,719.85/280,990.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,056.96

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