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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,285.75, 388,177.98 and 153,958.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,285.75, 388,177.98 and 153,958.61 is: 212,464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,285.75 : 388,177.98 = 153,958.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,285.75/388,177.98 = 153,958.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,285.75x = 388,177.98 × 153,958.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,285.75x = 59,763,342,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,763,342,233.41/281,285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,464.88

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