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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,553.28, 388,544.64 and 154,229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,553.28, 388,544.64 and 154,229.76 is: 212,837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,553.28 : 388,544.64 = 154,229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,553.28/388,544.64 = 154,229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,553.28x = 388,544.64 × 154,229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,553.28x = 59,925,146,576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,925,146,576.49/281,553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,837.68

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