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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,592.80, 388,599.36 and 154,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,592.80, 388,599.36 and 154,268 is: 212,890.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,592.80 : 388,599.36 = 154,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,592.80/388,599.36 = 154,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,592.80x = 388,599.36 × 154,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,592.80x = 59,948,446,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,948,446,068.48/281,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,890.55

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