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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,995.36, 387,765.74 and 153,668.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,995.36, 387,765.74 and 153,668.22 is: 212,057.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,995.36 : 387,765.74 = 153,668.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,995.36/387,765.74 = 153,668.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,995.36x = 387,765.74 × 153,668.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,995.36x = 59,587,270,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,587,270,274.44/280,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,057.84

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