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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,185.84, 388,042.74 and 153,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,185.84, 388,042.74 and 153,861.40 is: 212,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,185.84 : 388,042.74 = 153,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,185.84/388,042.74 = 153,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,185.84x = 388,042.74 × 153,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,185.84x = 59,704,799,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,704,799,236.24/281,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,332.17

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