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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,370.11, 388,290.75 and 154,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,370.11, 388,290.75 and 154,045.70 is: 212,583.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,370.11 : 388,290.75 = 154,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,370.11/388,290.75 = 154,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,370.11x = 388,290.75 × 154,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,370.11x = 59,814,519,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,814,519,324.24/281,370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,583.07

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