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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,757.24, 388,824.17 and 154,432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,757.24, 388,824.17 and 154,432.44 is: 213,116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,757.24 : 388,824.17 = 154,432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,757.24/388,824.17 = 154,432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,757.24x = 388,824.17 × 154,432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,757.24x = 60,047,065,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,047,065,304.07/281,757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,116.32

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