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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,382.90, 388,310.67 and 154,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,382.90, 388,310.67 and 154,059.54 is: 212,603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,382.90 : 388,310.67 = 154,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,382.90/388,310.67 = 154,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,382.90x = 388,310.67 × 154,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,382.90x = 59,822,963,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,822,963,197.29/281,382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,603.41

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