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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,542.02, 388,528.08 and 154,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,542.02, 388,528.08 and 154,222.20 is: 212,826.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,542.02 : 388,528.08 = 154,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,542.02/388,528.08 = 154,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,542.02x = 388,528.08 × 154,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,542.02x = 59,919,655,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,919,655,259.38/281,542.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,826.69

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