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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,254.64, 388,130.94 and 153,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,254.64, 388,130.94 and 153,930.20 is: 212,423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,254.64 : 388,130.94 = 153,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,254.64/388,130.94 = 153,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,254.64x = 388,130.94 × 153,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,254.64x = 59,745,073,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,745,073,220.39/281,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,423.42

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