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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,512.56, 388,494.89 and 158,995.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,512.56, 388,494.89 and 158,995.11 is: 219,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,512.56 : 388,494.89 = 158,995.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,512.56/388,494.89 = 158,995.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,512.56x = 388,494.89 × 158,995.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,512.56x = 61,768,787,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,768,787,769.99/281,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,417.52

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