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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,286.82, 388,176.24 and 153,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,286.82, 388,176.24 and 153,970.48 is: 212,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,286.82 : 388,176.24 = 153,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,286.82/388,176.24 = 153,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,286.82x = 388,176.24 × 153,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,286.82x = 59,767,681,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,767,681,997.40/281,286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,479.50

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