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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,089.05, 387,905.96 and 153,764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,089.05, 387,905.96 and 153,764.64 is: 212,196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,089.05 : 387,905.96 = 153,764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,089.05/387,905.96 = 153,764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,089.05x = 387,905.96 × 153,764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,089.05x = 59,646,219,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,646,219,524.43/281,089.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,196.88

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