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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,755.16, 388,819.80 and 154,430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,755.16, 388,819.80 and 154,430.45 is: 213,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,755.16 : 388,819.80 = 154,430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,755.16/388,819.80 = 154,430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,755.16x = 388,819.80 × 154,430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,755.16x = 60,045,616,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,045,616,682.91/281,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,112.75

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