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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,195.34, 388,049.58 and 153,870.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,195.34, 388,049.58 and 153,870.93 is: 212,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,195.34 : 388,049.58 = 153,870.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,195.34/388,049.58 = 153,870.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,195.34x = 388,049.58 × 153,870.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,195.34x = 59,709,549,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,709,549,760.71/281,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,341.89

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