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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,220.56, 388,083.66 and 153,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,220.56, 388,083.66 and 153,895.04 is: 212,374.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,220.56 : 388,083.66 = 153,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,220.56/388,083.66 = 153,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,220.56x = 388,083.66 × 153,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,220.56x = 59,724,150,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,724,150,379.05/281,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,374.77

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