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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,759.24, 388,826.93 and 154,434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,759.24, 388,826.93 and 154,434.44 is: 213,119.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,759.24 : 388,826.93 = 154,434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,759.24/388,826.93 = 154,434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,759.24x = 388,826.93 × 154,434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,759.24x = 60,048,266,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,048,266,475.16/281,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,119.07

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