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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,721.53, 388,773.47 and 154,396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,721.53, 388,773.47 and 154,396.82 is: 213,066.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,721.53 : 388,773.47 = 154,396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,721.53/388,773.47 = 154,396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,721.53x = 388,773.47 × 154,396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,721.53x = 60,025,384,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,025,384,752.51/281,721.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,066.38

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