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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,324.76, 388,228.32 and 154,000.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,324.76, 388,228.32 and 154,000.32 is: 212,520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,324.76 : 388,228.32 = 154,000.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,324.76/388,228.32 = 154,000.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,324.76x = 388,228.32 × 154,000.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,324.76x = 59,787,285,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,787,285,513.06/281,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,520.52

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