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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,245.05, 388,115.01 and 153,919.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,245.05, 388,115.01 and 153,919.13 is: 212,406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,245.05 : 388,115.01 = 153,919.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,245.05/388,115.01 = 153,919.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,245.05x = 388,115.01 × 153,919.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,245.05x = 59,738,322,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,738,322,738.57/281,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,406.66

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