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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,392.02, 388,300.77 and 154,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,392.02, 388,300.77 and 154,047.06 is: 212,573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,392.02 : 388,300.77 = 154,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,392.02/388,300.77 = 154,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,392.02x = 388,300.77 × 154,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,392.02x = 59,816,592,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,816,592,014.24/281,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,573.87

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