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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,009.56, 387,792.34 and 151,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,009.56, 387,792.34 and 151,947.15 is: 209,686.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,009.56 : 387,792.34 = 151,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,009.56/387,792.34 = 151,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,009.56x = 387,792.34 × 151,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,009.56x = 58,923,940,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,923,940,854.83/281,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,686.61

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