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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,024.58, 421,509.51 and 154,623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,024.58, 421,509.51 and 154,623.27 is: 231,919.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,024.58 : 421,509.51 = 154,623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,024.58/421,509.51 = 154,623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,024.58x = 421,509.51 × 154,623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,024.58x = 65,175,178,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,175,178,772.30/281,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,919.85

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