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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,568, 388,563.84 and 154,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,568, 388,563.84 and 154,244.10 is: 212,856.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,568 : 388,563.84 = 154,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,568/388,563.84 = 154,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,568x = 388,563.84 × 154,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,568x = 59,933,679,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,933,679,793.34/281,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,856.86

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