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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,358.05, 388,283.90 and 154,034.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,358.05, 388,283.90 and 154,034.55 is: 212,573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,358.05 : 388,283.90 = 154,034.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,358.05/388,283.90 = 154,034.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,358.05x = 388,283.90 × 154,034.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,358.05x = 59,809,135,038.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,809,135,038.57/281,358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,573.04

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