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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,381.58, 388,291.20 and 154,032.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,381.58, 388,291.20 and 154,032.54 is: 212,556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,381.58 : 388,291.20 = 154,032.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,381.58/388,291.20 = 154,032.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,381.58x = 388,291.20 × 154,032.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,381.58x = 59,809,479,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,809,479,795.65/281,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,556.49

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