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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,335.80, 388,243.68 and 154,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,335.80, 388,243.68 and 154,011.60 is: 212,536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,335.80 : 388,243.68 = 154,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,335.80/388,243.68 = 154,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,335.80x = 388,243.68 × 154,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,335.80x = 59,794,030,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,794,030,346.69/281,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,536.16

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