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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,287.13, 388,179.89 and 153,959.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,287.13, 388,179.89 and 153,959.99 is: 212,466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,287.13 : 388,179.89 = 153,959.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,287.13/388,179.89 = 153,959.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,287.13x = 388,179.89 × 153,959.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,287.13x = 59,764,171,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,764,171,982.60/281,287.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,466.78

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