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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,365.98, 388,286.19 and 154,053.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,365.98, 388,286.19 and 154,053.42 is: 212,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,365.98 : 388,286.19 = 154,053.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,365.98/388,286.19 = 154,053.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,365.98x = 388,286.19 × 154,053.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,365.98x = 59,816,815,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,816,815,508.27/281,365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,594.34

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