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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,386.63, 388,313.69 and 154,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,386.63, 388,313.69 and 154,062.26 is: 212,606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,386.63 : 388,313.69 = 154,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,386.63/388,313.69 = 154,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,386.63x = 388,313.69 × 154,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,386.63x = 59,824,484,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824,484,670.34/281,386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,606.00

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