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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,371.23, 388,293.48 and 154,058.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,371.23, 388,293.48 and 154,058.67 is: 212,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,371.23 : 388,293.48 = 154,058.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,371.23/388,293.48 = 154,058.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,371.23x = 388,293.48 × 154,058.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,371.23x = 59,819,977,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,819,977,098.47/281,371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,601.61

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