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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,769.30, 388,848.38 and 154,451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,769.30, 388,848.38 and 154,451.88 is: 213,147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,769.30 : 388,848.38 = 154,451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,769.30/388,848.38 = 154,451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,769.30x = 388,848.38 × 154,451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,769.30x = 60,058,363,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,058,363,325.95/281,769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,147.29

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