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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,101.48, 387,924.74 and 153,777.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,101.48, 387,924.74 and 153,777.96 is: 212,216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,101.48 : 387,924.74 = 153,777.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,101.48/387,924.74 = 153,777.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,101.48x = 387,924.74 × 153,777.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,101.48x = 59,654,275,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,654,275,150.73/281,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,216.15

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