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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,396.80, 388,315.68 and 154,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,396.80, 388,315.68 and 154,070.08 is: 212,610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,396.80 : 388,315.68 = 154,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,396.80/388,315.68 = 154,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,396.80x = 388,315.68 × 154,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,396.80x = 59,827,827,882.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,827,827,882.85/281,396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,610.19

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