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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,156.20, 388,005.24 and 153,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,156.20, 388,005.24 and 153,831.76 is: 212,293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,156.20 : 388,005.24 = 153,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,156.20/388,005.24 = 153,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,156.20x = 388,005.24 × 153,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,156.20x = 59,687,528,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,687,528,958.42/281,156.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,293.13

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