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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,557, 388,548.66 and 154,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,557, 388,548.66 and 154,233.10 is: 212,841.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,557 : 388,548.66 = 154,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,557/388,548.66 = 154,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,557x = 388,548.66 × 154,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,557x = 59,927,064,332.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,927,064,332.65/281,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,841.68

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