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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,044.08, 387,843.84 and 153,716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,044.08, 387,843.84 and 153,716.94 is: 212,131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,044.08 : 387,843.84 = 153,716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,044.08/387,843.84 = 153,716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,044.08x = 387,843.84 × 153,716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,044.08x = 59,618,168,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,618,168,282.65/281,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,131.02

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