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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,773.80, 388,841.68 and 154,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,773.80, 388,841.68 and 154,446.64 is: 213,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,773.80 : 388,841.68 = 154,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,773.80/388,841.68 = 154,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,773.80x = 388,841.68 × 154,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,773.80x = 60,055,290,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,055,290,967.96/281,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,132.98

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