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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,501.12, 388,471.52 and 154,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,501.12, 388,471.52 and 154,177.04 is: 212,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,501.12 : 388,471.52 = 154,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,501.12/388,471.52 = 154,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,501.12x = 388,471.52 × 154,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,501.12x = 59,893,389,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,893,389,077.90/281,501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,764.30

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