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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,543.48, 388,530.10 and 154,221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,543.48, 388,530.10 and 154,221.16 is: 212,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,543.48 : 388,530.10 = 154,221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,543.48/388,530.10 = 154,221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,543.48x = 388,530.10 × 154,221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,543.48x = 59,919,562,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,919,562,716.92/281,543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,825.25

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