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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,444.80, 388,382.16 and 154,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,444.80, 388,382.16 and 154,118.20 is: 212,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,444.80 : 388,382.16 = 154,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,444.80/388,382.16 = 154,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,444.80x = 388,382.16 × 154,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,444.80x = 59,856,759,411.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,856,759,411.31/281,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,676.73

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