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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,054.68, 387,861.60 and 153,730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,054.68, 387,861.60 and 153,730.27 is: 212,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,054.68 : 387,861.60 = 153,730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,054.68/387,861.60 = 153,730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,054.68x = 387,861.60 × 153,730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,054.68x = 59,626,069,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,626,069,551.95/281,054.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,151.14

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