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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,738.08, 388,803.72 and 154,412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,738.08, 388,803.72 and 154,412.74 is: 213,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,738.08 : 388,803.72 = 154,412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,738.08/388,803.72 = 154,412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,738.08x = 388,803.72 × 154,412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,738.08x = 60,036,247,727.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,036,247,727.39/281,738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,092.41

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