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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,333.98, 388,241.94 and 154,021.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,333.98, 388,241.94 and 154,021.42 is: 212,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,333.98 : 388,241.94 = 154,021.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,333.98/388,241.94 = 154,021.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,333.98x = 388,241.94 × 154,021.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,333.98x = 59,797,574,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,797,574,902.35/281,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,550.13

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