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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,113.60, 387,924.48 and 153,791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,113.60, 387,924.48 and 153,791.68 is: 212,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,113.60 : 387,924.48 = 153,791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,113.60/387,924.48 = 153,791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,113.60x = 387,924.48 × 153,791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,113.60x = 59,659,557,492.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,659,557,492.33/281,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,225.80

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