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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,128.95, 387,962.33 and 153,806.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,128.95, 387,962.33 and 153,806.67 is: 212,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,128.95 : 387,962.33 = 153,806.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,128.95/387,962.33 = 153,806.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,128.95x = 387,962.33 × 153,806.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,128.95x = 59,671,193,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,671,193,293.71/281,128.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,255.60

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