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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,007.06, 387,788.90 and 151,944.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,007.06, 387,788.90 and 151,944.65 is: 209,683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,007.06 : 387,788.90 = 151,944.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,007.06/387,788.90 = 151,944.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,007.06x = 387,788.90 × 151,944.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,007.06x = 58,922,445,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,922,445,985.72/281,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,683.15

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