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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,442.80, 388,379.40 and 154,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,442.80, 388,379.40 and 154,116.20 is: 212,673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,442.80 : 388,379.40 = 154,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,442.80/388,379.40 = 154,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,442.80x = 388,379.40 × 154,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,442.80x = 59,855,557,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,855,557,286.28/281,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,673.97

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