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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,418.90, 388,357.92 and 154,094.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,418.90, 388,357.92 and 154,094.46 is: 212,650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,418.90 : 388,357.92 = 154,094.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,418.90/388,357.92 = 154,094.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,418.90x = 388,357.92 × 154,094.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,418.90x = 59,843,803,969.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,843,803,969.12/281,418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,650.27

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