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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,997.36, 387,768.49 and 153,670.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,997.36, 387,768.49 and 153,670.22 is: 212,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,997.36 : 387,768.49 = 153,670.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,997.36/387,768.49 = 153,670.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,997.36x = 387,768.49 × 153,670.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,997.36x = 59,588,469,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,588,469,167.37/280,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,060.60

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