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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,557.33, 388,549.19 and 154,237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,557.33, 388,549.19 and 154,237.45 is: 212,847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,557.33 : 388,549.19 = 154,237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,557.33/388,549.19 = 154,237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,557.33x = 388,549.19 × 154,237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,557.33x = 59,928,835,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,928,835,493.98/281,557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,847.72

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