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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,389.44, 388,317.24 and 154,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,389.44, 388,317.24 and 154,067.52 is: 212,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,389.44 : 388,317.24 = 154,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,389.44/388,317.24 = 154,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,389.44x = 388,317.24 × 154,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,389.44x = 59,827,074,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,827,074,140.04/281,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,613.08

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