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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,696.64, 388,744.44 and 154,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,696.64, 388,744.44 and 154,369.50 is: 213,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,696.64 : 388,744.44 = 154,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,696.64/388,744.44 = 154,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,696.64x = 388,744.44 × 154,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,696.64x = 60,010,284,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,010,284,830.58/281,696.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,031.60

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