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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,009.89, 387,793.37 and 151,948.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,009.89, 387,793.37 and 151,948.05 is: 209,688.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,009.89 : 387,793.37 = 151,948.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,009.89/387,793.37 = 151,948.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,009.89x = 387,793.37 × 151,948.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,009.89x = 58,924,447,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,924,447,599.39/281,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,688.16

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