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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,432.10, 388,375.65 and 154,106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,432.10, 388,375.65 and 154,106.58 is: 212,666.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,432.10 : 388,375.65 = 154,106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,432.10/388,375.65 = 154,106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,432.10x = 388,375.65 × 154,106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,432.10x = 59,851,243,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,851,243,176.78/281,432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,666.73

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