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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,759.08, 388,826.72 and 154,434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,759.08, 388,826.72 and 154,434.28 is: 213,118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,759.08 : 388,826.72 = 154,434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,759.08/388,826.72 = 154,434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,759.08x = 388,826.72 × 154,434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,759.08x = 60,048,174,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,048,174,547.96/281,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,118.86

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