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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,170.52, 388,015.08 and 153,846.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,170.52, 388,015.08 and 153,846.64 is: 212,308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,170.52 : 388,015.08 = 153,846.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,170.52/388,015.08 = 153,846.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,170.52x = 388,015.08 × 153,846.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,170.52x = 59,694,816,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,694,816,327.33/281,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,308.23

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