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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,379.15, 388,303.20 and 154,054.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,379.15, 388,303.20 and 154,054.71 is: 212,595.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,379.15 : 388,303.20 = 154,054.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,379.15/388,303.20 = 154,054.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,379.15x = 388,303.20 × 154,054.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,379.15x = 59,819,936,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,819,936,868.07/281,379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,595.49

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