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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,493.12, 388,460.48 and 154,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,493.12, 388,460.48 and 154,169.04 is: 212,753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,493.12 : 388,460.48 = 154,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,493.12/388,460.48 = 154,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,493.12x = 388,460.48 × 154,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,493.12x = 59,888,579,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,888,579,279.54/281,493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,753.26

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