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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,737.62, 388,780.29 and 154,404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,737.62, 388,780.29 and 154,404.18 is: 213,068.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,737.62 : 388,780.29 = 154,404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,737.62/388,780.29 = 154,404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,737.62x = 388,780.29 × 154,404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,737.62x = 60,029,301,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,029,301,877.61/281,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,068.11

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