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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,720.03, 388,771.40 and 154,395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,720.03, 388,771.40 and 154,395.32 is: 213,064.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,720.03 : 388,771.40 = 154,395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,720.03/388,771.40 = 154,395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,720.03x = 388,771.40 × 154,395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,720.03x = 60,024,483,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,024,483,151.98/281,720.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,064.31

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