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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,991.39, 387,771.18 and 153,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,991.39, 387,771.18 and 153,664.25 is: 212,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,991.39 : 387,771.18 = 153,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,991.39/387,771.18 = 153,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,991.39x = 387,771.18 × 153,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,991.39x = 59,586,567,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,586,567,546.32/280,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,058.34

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