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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,335.44, 388,252.08 and 154,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,335.44, 388,252.08 and 154,011.04 is: 212,540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,335.44 : 388,252.08 = 154,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,335.44/388,252.08 = 154,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,335.44x = 388,252.08 × 154,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,335.44x = 59,795,106,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,795,106,622.96/281,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,540.26

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