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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,367.48, 388,288.26 and 154,054.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,367.48, 388,288.26 and 154,054.92 is: 212,596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,367.48 : 388,288.26 = 154,054.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,367.48/388,288.26 = 154,054.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,367.48x = 388,288.26 × 154,054.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,367.48x = 59,817,716,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,817,716,831.24/281,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,596.41

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