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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,409.34, 388,341.03 and 154,084.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,409.34, 388,341.03 and 154,084.93 is: 212,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,409.34 : 388,341.03 = 154,084.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,409.34/388,341.03 = 154,084.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,409.34x = 388,341.03 × 154,084.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,409.34x = 59,837,502,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,837,502,215.06/281,409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,635.10

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