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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,581.98, 388,593.03 and 154,257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,581.98, 388,593.03 and 154,257.57 is: 212,880.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,581.98 : 388,593.03 = 154,257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,581.98/388,593.03 = 154,257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,581.98x = 388,593.03 × 154,257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,581.98x = 59,943,416,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,943,416,526.74/281,581.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,880.87

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