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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,109.80, 387,928.32 and 153,783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,109.80, 387,928.32 and 153,783.92 is: 212,220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,109.80 : 387,928.32 = 153,783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,109.80/387,928.32 = 153,783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,109.80x = 387,928.32 × 153,783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,109.80x = 59,657,137,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,657,137,728.61/281,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,220.06

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