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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,092.88, 387,907.68 and 153,768.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,092.88, 387,907.68 and 153,768.56 is: 212,200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,092.88 : 387,907.68 = 153,768.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,092.88/387,907.68 = 153,768.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,092.88x = 387,907.68 × 153,768.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,092.88x = 59,648,005,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,648,005,366.54/281,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,200.34

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