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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,561.34, 388,554.70 and 154,241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,561.34, 388,554.70 and 154,241.46 is: 212,853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,561.34 : 388,554.70 = 154,241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,561.34/388,554.70 = 154,241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,561.34x = 388,554.70 × 154,241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,561.34x = 59,931,244,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,931,244,217.86/281,561.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,853.24

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