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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,307.84, 388,205.22 and 153,991.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,307.84, 388,205.22 and 153,991.48 is: 212,508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,307.84 : 388,205.22 = 153,991.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,307.84/388,205.22 = 153,991.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,307.84x = 388,205.22 × 153,991.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,307.84x = 59,780,296,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,780,296,371.53/281,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,508.46

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