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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,200.36, 388,056.48 and 153,875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,200.36, 388,056.48 and 153,875.96 is: 212,348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,200.36 : 388,056.48 = 153,875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,200.36/388,056.48 = 153,875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,200.36x = 388,056.48 × 153,875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,200.36x = 59,712,563,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,712,563,394.22/281,200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,348.82

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