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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,320.48, 388,226.82 and 153,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,320.48, 388,226.82 and 153,993.88 is: 212,514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,320.48 : 388,226.82 = 153,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,320.48/388,226.82 = 153,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,320.48x = 388,226.82 × 153,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,320.48x = 59,784,554,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,784,554,331.86/281,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,514.05

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