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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,007.18, 387,795.54 and 153,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,007.18, 387,795.54 and 153,690.96 is: 212,096.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,007.18 : 387,795.54 = 153,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,007.18/387,795.54 = 153,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,007.18x = 387,795.54 × 153,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,007.18x = 59,600,668,826.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,600,668,826.32/281,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,096.60

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