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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,383.90, 388,312.05 and 154,060.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,383.90, 388,312.05 and 154,060.54 is: 212,604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,383.90 : 388,312.05 = 154,060.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,383.90/388,312.05 = 154,060.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,383.90x = 388,312.05 × 154,060.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,383.90x = 59,823,564,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,823,564,111.51/281,383.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,604.79

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