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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,744.34, 388,816.92 and 154,418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,744.34, 388,816.92 and 154,418.82 is: 213,103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,744.34 : 388,816.92 = 154,418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,744.34/388,816.92 = 154,418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,744.34x = 388,816.92 × 154,418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,744.34x = 60,040,649,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,040,649,982.43/281,744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,103.30

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