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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,274.78, 388,144.22 and 153,925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,274.78, 388,144.22 and 153,925.76 is: 212,409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,274.78 : 388,144.22 = 153,925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,274.78/388,144.22 = 153,925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,274.78x = 388,144.22 × 153,925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,274.78x = 59,745,394,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,745,394,053.11/281,274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,409.35

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