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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,309.64, 388,211.58 and 153,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,309.64, 388,211.58 and 153,997.08 is: 212,518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,309.64 : 388,211.58 = 153,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,309.64/388,211.58 = 153,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,309.64x = 388,211.58 × 153,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,309.64x = 59,783,449,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,783,449,742.19/281,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,518.31

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