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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,641, 388,664.60 and 154,321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,641, 388,664.60 and 154,321.16 is: 212,963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,641 : 388,664.60 = 154,321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,641/388,664.60 = 154,321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,641x = 388,664.60 × 154,321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,641x = 59,979,171,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,979,171,922.94/281,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,963.21

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