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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,064.13, 387,869.01 and 153,739.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,064.13, 387,869.01 and 153,739.72 is: 212,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,064.13 : 387,869.01 = 153,739.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,064.13/387,869.01 = 153,739.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,064.13x = 387,869.01 × 153,739.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,064.13x = 59,630,872,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,630,872,902.39/281,064.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,161.09

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