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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,565.12, 388,555.99 and 154,241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,565.12, 388,555.99 and 154,241.62 is: 212,851.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,565.12 : 388,555.99 = 154,241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,565.12/388,555.99 = 154,241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,565.12x = 388,555.99 × 154,241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,565.12x = 59,931,505,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,931,505,358.30/281,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,851.31

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