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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,276.62, 388,146.82 and 153,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,276.62, 388,146.82 and 153,927.60 is: 212,411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,276.62 : 388,146.82 = 153,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,276.62/388,146.82 = 153,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,276.62x = 388,146.82 × 153,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,276.62x = 59,746,508,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,746,508,450.23/281,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,411.93

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