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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,067.84, 387,873.77 and 153,743.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,067.84, 387,873.77 and 153,743.13 is: 212,165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,067.84 : 387,873.77 = 153,743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,067.84/387,873.77 = 153,743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,067.84x = 387,873.77 × 153,743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,067.84x = 59,632,926,675.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,632,926,675.98/281,067.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,165.60

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