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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,542.52, 388,538.70 and 154,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,542.52, 388,538.70 and 154,223.48 is: 212,833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,542.52 : 388,538.70 = 154,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,542.52/388,538.70 = 154,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,542.52x = 388,538.70 × 154,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,542.52x = 59,921,790,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,921,790,428.68/281,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,833.89

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