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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,721.40, 388,773.30 and 154,396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,721.40, 388,773.30 and 154,396.70 is: 213,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,721.40 : 388,773.30 = 154,396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,721.40/388,773.30 = 154,396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,721.40x = 388,773.30 × 154,396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,721.40x = 60,025,314,568.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,025,314,568.11/281,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,066.22

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