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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,722.53, 388,774.84 and 154,397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,722.53, 388,774.84 and 154,397.82 is: 213,067.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,722.53 : 388,774.84 = 154,397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,722.53/388,774.84 = 154,397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,722.53x = 388,774.84 × 154,397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,722.53x = 60,025,987,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,025,987,766.85/281,722.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,067.76

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