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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,993.39, 387,773.94 and 153,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,993.39, 387,773.94 and 153,666.25 is: 212,061.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,993.39 : 387,773.94 = 153,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,993.39/387,773.94 = 153,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,993.39x = 387,773.94 × 153,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,993.39x = 59,587,767,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,587,767,207.53/280,993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,061.10

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