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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,160.40, 388,004.16 and 153,841.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,160.40, 388,004.16 and 153,841.36 is: 212,302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,160.40 : 388,004.16 = 153,841.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,160.40/388,004.16 = 153,841.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,160.40x = 388,004.16 × 153,841.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,160.40x = 59,691,087,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691,087,660.06/281,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,302.61

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