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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,055.99, 387,863.42 and 153,731.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,055.99, 387,863.42 and 153,731.59 is: 212,152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,055.99 : 387,863.42 = 153,731.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,055.99/387,863.42 = 153,731.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,055.99x = 387,863.42 × 153,731.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,055.99x = 59,626,858,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,626,858,521.12/281,055.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,152.95

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