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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,527.84, 388,508.52 and 154,205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,527.84, 388,508.52 and 154,205.56 is: 212,803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,527.84 : 388,508.52 = 154,205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,527.84/388,508.52 = 154,205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,527.84x = 388,508.52 × 154,205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,527.84x = 59,910,173,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,910,173,891.37/281,527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,803.73

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