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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,201.96, 388,058.73 and 153,877.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,201.96, 388,058.73 and 153,877.57 is: 212,351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,201.96 : 388,058.73 = 153,877.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,201.96/388,058.73 = 153,877.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,201.96x = 388,058.73 × 153,877.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,201.96x = 59,713,534,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,713,534,389.69/281,201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,351.06

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