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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,691.84, 388,744.23 and 154,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,691.84, 388,744.23 and 154,366.32 is: 213,030.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,691.84 : 388,744.23 = 154,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,691.84/388,744.23 = 154,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,691.84x = 388,744.23 × 154,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,691.84x = 60,009,016,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,009,016,206.33/281,691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,030.72

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