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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,720.65, 388,772.27 and 154,395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,720.65, 388,772.27 and 154,395.94 is: 213,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,720.65 : 388,772.27 = 154,395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,720.65/388,772.27 = 154,395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,720.65x = 388,772.27 × 154,395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,720.65x = 60,024,859,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,024,859,300.60/281,720.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,065.17

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