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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,273.34, 388,157.20 and 153,948.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,273.34, 388,157.20 and 153,948.93 is: 212,449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,273.34 : 388,157.20 = 153,948.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,273.34/388,157.20 = 153,948.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,273.34x = 388,157.20 × 153,948.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,273.34x = 59,756,385,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,756,385,611.80/281,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,449.52

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