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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,693.64, 388,740.29 and 154,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,693.64, 388,740.29 and 154,366.50 is: 213,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,693.64 : 388,740.29 = 154,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,693.64/388,740.29 = 154,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,693.64x = 388,740.29 × 154,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,693.64x = 60,008,477,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,008,477,204.45/281,693.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,027.45

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