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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,118.70, 387,947.37 and 153,796.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,118.70, 387,947.37 and 153,796.42 is: 212,241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,118.70 : 387,947.37 = 153,796.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,118.70/387,947.37 = 153,796.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,118.70x = 387,947.37 × 153,796.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,118.70x = 59,664,916,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,664,916,654.42/281,118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,241.01

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