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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,398.68, 388,331.28 and 154,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,398.68, 388,331.28 and 154,073.16 is: 212,621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,398.68 : 388,331.28 = 154,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,398.68/388,331.28 = 154,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,398.68x = 388,331.28 × 154,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,398.68x = 59,831,427,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,831,427,436.44/281,398.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,621.56

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