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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,770.32, 388,841.28 and 154,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,770.32, 388,841.28 and 154,451.28 is: 213,141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,770.32 : 388,841.28 = 154,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,770.32/388,841.28 = 154,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,770.32x = 388,841.28 × 154,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,770.32x = 60,057,033,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,057,033,412.84/281,770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,141.80

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