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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,767.55, 388,845.97 and 154,450.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,767.55, 388,845.97 and 154,450.13 is: 213,144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,767.55 : 388,845.97 = 154,450.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,767.55/388,845.97 = 154,450.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,767.55x = 388,845.97 × 154,450.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,767.55x = 60,057,308,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,057,308,286.12/281,767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,144.88

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