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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,019.64, 387,853.01 and 208,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,019.64, 387,853.01 and 208,901.56 is: 288,318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,019.64 : 387,853.01 = 208,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,019.64/387,853.01 = 208,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,019.64x = 387,853.01 × 208,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,019.64x = 81,023,098,839.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,023,098,839.70/281,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,318.28

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