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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,355.55, 388,280.45 and 154,032.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,355.55, 388,280.45 and 154,032.05 is: 212,569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,355.55 : 388,280.45 = 154,032.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,355.55/388,280.45 = 154,032.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,355.55x = 388,280.45 × 154,032.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,355.55x = 59,807,633,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,807,633,688.42/281,355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,569.59

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