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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,375.55, 388,282.95 and 154,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,375.55, 388,282.95 and 154,026.54 is: 212,548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,375.55 : 388,282.95 = 154,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,375.55/388,282.95 = 154,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,375.55x = 388,282.95 × 154,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,375.55x = 59,805,879,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,805,879,329.49/281,375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,548.24

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