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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,529.84, 388,511.28 and 154,207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,529.84, 388,511.28 and 154,207.56 is: 212,806.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,529.84 : 388,511.28 = 154,207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,529.84/388,511.28 = 154,207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,529.84x = 388,511.28 × 154,207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,529.84x = 59,911,376,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,911,376,521.28/281,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,806.49

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