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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,010.76, 387,800.64 and 153,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,010.76, 387,800.64 and 153,694.60 is: 212,101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,010.76 : 387,800.64 = 153,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,010.76/387,800.64 = 153,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,010.76x = 387,800.64 × 153,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,010.76x = 59,602,864,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,602,864,244.54/281,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,101.72

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