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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,552.42, 388,542.48 and 154,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,552.42, 388,542.48 and 154,228.52 is: 212,835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,552.42 : 388,542.48 = 154,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,552.42/388,542.48 = 154,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,552.42x = 388,542.48 × 154,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,552.42x = 59,924,331,647.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,924,331,647.53/281,552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,835.43

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