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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,253.64, 388,129.56 and 153,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,253.64, 388,129.56 and 153,929.20 is: 212,422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,253.64 : 388,129.56 = 153,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,253.64/388,129.56 = 153,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,253.64x = 388,129.56 × 153,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,253.64x = 59,744,472,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,744,472,667.15/281,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,422.04

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