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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,330.41, 388,236.62 and 154,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,330.41, 388,236.62 and 154,014.20 is: 212,539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,330.41 : 388,236.62 = 154,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,330.41/388,236.62 = 154,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,330.41x = 388,236.62 × 154,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,330.41x = 59,793,952,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,793,952,440.00/281,330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,539.95

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