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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,673.36, 388,709.40 and 154,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,673.36, 388,709.40 and 154,348.96 is: 213,001.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,673.36 : 388,709.40 = 154,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,673.36/388,709.40 = 154,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,673.36x = 388,709.40 × 154,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,673.36x = 59,996,888,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,996,888,916.93/281,673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,001.64

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