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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,692.89, 388,739.25 and 154,365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,692.89, 388,739.25 and 154,365.75 is: 213,026.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,692.89 : 388,739.25 = 154,365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,692.89/388,739.25 = 154,365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,692.89x = 388,739.25 × 154,365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,692.89x = 60,008,025,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,008,025,880.69/281,692.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,026.41

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